Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 100 gdry noodles
• 30 gsesame paste
• salt to taste
• 100 gpak choi
• 1 tbspsesame oil
• 100 gpork mince
• 15 mlsoy sauce
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tspchili oil
• 1spring onion, finely sliced

Method

1. Cook the dry noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
2. Add the pak choi to the noodle water during the final minute of cooking, then thoroughly drain everything together and place in a deep serving bowl.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the minced pork alongside the garlic until browned and extremely crisp.
4. In a small bowl, rigorously whisk the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame oil until smooth to create the sauce base.
5. Spoon the crispy pork directly over the packed noodles and greens.
6. Pour the rich sesame-chili sauce over the top of the dish.
7. Garnish completely with the finely sliced spring onion and vigorously toss together before eating.