Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe (Sesame Noodles With Crispy Tofu Recipe) is a famous street food dish originating from Sichuan region of China. Traditionally, the noodles are tossed with "Sichuan Chili oil" and sesame or peanut butter to give a nutty flavor to the whole dish.Typically the noodles are topped with crispy fried minced pork with chili oil.
The word "Dan Dan" refers to "carrying pole". In the past, the vendors carried the noodles and the sauces in these poles to sell them on the street.
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Cooks in 30 M
Total in 40 M
To begin making the Spicy Sesame Noodles With Crispy Tofu Recipe, first prep all the ingredients and keep them aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the peanut chili sauce and keep it aside.
Cook the noodles in a saucepan with enough water till it is soft and cooked. Drain the noodles and keep it under cold running water for 10 seconds and add a tablespoon of oil and toss the noodles so that it does not stick.
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wok or a sauce-pan; add ginger, garlic, red chilies, onions and bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes till it becomes soft and brown.
Add the tofu, sprinkle some salt and roast until lightly browned. Then add the mixed peanut chili sauce mixture and toss the tofu well into the sauce. Cook till it is evenly coated but make sure the mixture does not become too lumpy and thick.
Add the cooked noodles and toss all the ingredients together until well combined (at least for 2 minutes).Toss the noodles till it is wet and not dry.
Once done, turn off the heat, adjust the salt and seasoning to your taste and serve by sprinkling some spring onions.
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