This Jamie Oliver dan dan noodles recipe is a bold and comforting noodle dish inspired by classic Sichuan flavors. The recipe combines chewy noodles, rich sesame sauce, spicy chili oil, savory minced meat, and crunchy toppings for a quick homemade meal packed with flavor. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, cozy dinners, or anyone craving restaurant-style noodles made easily at home.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
For the Noodles
400g fresh wheat noodles
Water for boiling
For the Meat Topping
300g minced pork or beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
For the Sauce
3 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons reserved noodle water
Toppings
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Extra chili oil for serving
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Reserve 2 tablespoons of noodle water before draining.
In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and reserved noodle water until smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced pork or beef and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked noodles to serving bowls and pour the sauce over them. Toss well to coat evenly.
Top with the crispy meat mixture, spring onions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and extra chili oil.
Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Fresh noodles provide the best chewy texture.
Adjust chili oil depending on preferred spice level.
Tofu or mushrooms can replace meat for a vegetarian version.
Reserved noodle water helps create a silky sauce consistency.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
