Description
Szechuan Noodles, also known as Dan Dan Noodles, are a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish ready in just 30 minutes. With bold, spicy-sweet sauce, fragrant garlic and ginger, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables, this recipe delivers restaurant-worthy comfort food right at home. Perfect for busy weeknights, these saucy noodles are endlessly flexible and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
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225 g (8 oz) dried noodles (spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles)
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30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
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15 g (1 tbsp) fresh ginger, minced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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60 g (½ cup) green onions, chopped
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60 ml (¼ cup) soy sauce
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30 ml (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
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30 ml (2 tbsp) Szechuan chili paste or sauce
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15 ml (1 tbsp) hoisin sauce
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5 g (1 tsp) sugar
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120 ml (½ cup) chicken or vegetable broth
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60 g (½ cup) snow peas, trimmed
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Optional: crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions (6–8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
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Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, hoisin, sugar, and broth until smooth.
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Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Cook veggies: Toss in snow peas and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Combine: Add noodles, pour sauce over, and toss everything together. Cook 2–3 minutes until hot and coated.
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Finish & serve: Top with green onions, peanuts, or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust chili paste to control spice.
Substitute with any noodles you have—spaghetti, rice noodles, or udon.
Add protein like tofu, chicken, or ground beef for a heartier version.
Keep veggies crisp for best texture.
Make sauce ahead to save time on weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese (Szechuan-inspired)