Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

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Ingredients

• 1tbsp cooking oil

• 3 Sichuan dried chillies

• ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns

• 25g ya cai or tianjin

• 100g minced beef

• 2 tsp light soy sauce

• Salt

• 200g dried wheat flour noodles

For the Sauce:

• ¼ tsp ground roasted Sichuan peppercorns

• 2 tbsp sesame seed paste

• 3 tbsp light soy sauce

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 4 tbsp chilli oil with sediment

• Salt

Instructions

• Heat oil in a pan with a medium heat, then add Sichaun peppercorns and chillies. Stir-fry until cooked and fragrant. Add the ya cai and continue to stir fry

• Add the beef, pour in the soy sauce and cook until the meat is browned and a little crisp. Season with salt, then remove and set aside

• Cook the noodles, then tip into a colander and drain. Place them in a serving bowl

• Mix the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, then tip on top of the noodles without mixing together. Sprinkle the meat mixture on top. Serve, and allow your diners to mix together the sauce and noodles

bon appetit