Easy Szechuan Noodles Bowl (Printable View)
Spicy Szechuan noodles with pork, sesame, and chili oil for bold flavor. Quick to prepare and full of taste.
# Ingredient List:
→ Noodles
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8 ounces dried Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
→ Meat Mixture
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1/2 pound ground pork or ground chicken
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
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2 green onions, chopped
→ Sauce
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
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1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon chili oil, plus more to taste
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 cup hot water
→ Garnish
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Chopped roasted peanuts
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Sliced green onions
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Additional chili oil
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Blanched bok choy or spinach (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame paste, black vinegar, chili oil, hoisin sauce, sugar, and hot water until smooth and combined.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until just browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
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Stir in minced garlic, fresh ginger, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add chopped green onions and cook for 30 seconds.
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Divide cooked noodles among serving bowls. Top each portion with the sauce and the sautéed meat mixture.
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Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, additional green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil. Add blanched bok choy or spinach if desired. Toss gently to combine before eating.
# Supplementary Details:
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Adjust chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns to taste for desired spice and numbing flavor.