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A blue bowl filled with noodles topped with ground meat, chopped green onions, and crushed peanuts, with a pair of wooden chopsticks resting on the bowl. A glass of water and bowls of sesame seeds and nuts are nearby.
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15-Minute Saucy Dan Dan Noodles

These Saucy Dan Dan Noodles come together in just 15 minutes and are packed with bold, irresistible flavor. Linguine is tossed in a rich, creamy tahini-sesame sauce with savory ground pork, then topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh green onions, and a drizzle of chili crisp.
Course Main Course
Keyword Dairy Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 947kcal
Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ Cup Tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • ¼ Cup Rice Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Crisp more or less depending on spice preference⁣
  • ¼ Cup Water to thin⁣

For the Noodles:

  • ¾ Pound Linguine Pasta I used gluten-free @pasta_rummo⁣
  • 2 Teaspoons Avocado Oil
  • 1 Pound Ground Pork
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced⁣
  • 1 Bunch Scallions finely chopped⁣
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch/Arrowroot/Tapioca + 3 Tablespoons water whisked

For the Toppings:

  • ½ Cup Peanuts chopped⁣
  • 6 Green Onions chopped⁣
  • Sesame Seeds ⁣
  • Chili Crisp⁣

Instructions

  • To make this dish, start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the linguine and cook it until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
  • While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. Add the tahini, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili crisp, and water to a small bowl and whisk until fully smooth and combined. Set the sauce aside.
  • Next, make the cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch) with the water in a small bowl until combined. Set it aside.
  • Now, cook the pork. Add the avocado oil to a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground pork and use a spatula to break it into small pieces. Cook the pork, stirring occasionally, until it is almost fully cooked through. Then, add in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Pour the prepared sauce directly over the pork, stirring to coat the meat well. Add in the chopped scallions and the cornstarch slurry, and stir for another minute or so, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Finally, add the cooked and drained noodles to the pan and toss everything together to fully coat the noodles in the sauce. Once combined, divide into bowls, then top with the chopped peanuts, fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and extra chili crisp. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 947kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg
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