These easy Dan Dan Noodles are nutty, crunchy and so addicting. A take out favorite that you can easily make right in your own kitchen, with our easy recipe swap outs. We use our delicious, homemade peanut sauce that makes this dish taste like it came from a restaurant.
Why Make These Easy Dan Dan Noodles?
Dan Dan (or dandanmian) Noodles are an authentic Chinese dish originating in Sichuan cuisine. A nutty, spicy noodle dish that’s completely addicting and totally satisfying.
We’ve taken a few shortcuts to this recipe to make it easier for every day meals. No need to run and get special ingredients, especially if you aren’t making this type of cuisine often. You’ll still get an authentic flavor with some homemade additions, with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
How To Make Dan Dan Noodles
These noodles come together really easily, and you can even make this dish ahead of time. Our homemade peanut sauce only takes 5 minutes to make, and you can keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to put this recipe together.
Variations
You can add many different vegetables to Dan Dan Noodles. Chopped broccoli or snow peas would be delicious, napa cabbage or bok choy are also good options.
This is a great “clean the fridge out” recipe. If you’ve got leftover veggies or meat or protein – throw it in! Swap out the protein with ground pork, chicken or shrimp.
Storing and Reheating
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the noodles in the microwave, adding a little water or chicken broth to thin out the sauce if needed. We often make a double batch of the peanut sauce and leave it in the refrigerator for reheating.
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Easy Dan Dan Noodles
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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Pin RecipeThese easy Dan Dan Noodles are nutty, crunchy and so addicting! A take out favorite that you can easily make right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti (or white noodles)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon canola, vegetable or peanut oil
- 1/2 cup Peanut Sauce
- 4 scallions, chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 – 2 teaspoon hot chili sauce with garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the oil to a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to brown, breaking up into small pieces. Drain any drippings from the wok.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and the peanut sauce to the wok along with the scallions and carrots. Toss together with tongs until combined over low heat.
- Serve the noodles topped with the chopped peanuts, a drizzle of the chili sauce and the reserved scallions. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Recipe Notes
You can also leave the ground beef out and make this a vegetarian dish.
Store: Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave with a tablespoon of water or chicken broth to thin out the sauce. We also like to make a double batch of the peanut sauce to reserve for heating up the noodles.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American / Asian
I’m assuming that the peanut butter goes into the blender as well? Its not mentioned in the instructions (#5).
Looks good though. I’m trying this tonight.
Ana
Yes, the peanut butter goes in the blender also, I updated the recipe card. It’s one of our favorite recipes – my boys go crazy for this one, I hope you like it!
Good catch Andrea- I forgot to mention that!
Where does the chicken broth go? In the peanut sauce?
Yes, Andrea, in the peanut sauce.
Ridiculous flavoring Dan, this looks incredible!!! Love the name.
Thanks Matt!