DAN DAN NOODLES RESTAURANT RECIPES

Steps:

• Saute chicken breast in a skillet in a little oil for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow to cool; then mince.
• Prepare the noodles following the directions on the package; typically boil for 3 to 5 minutes in 8 to 10 cups boiling water.
• For Sauce:.
• In a wok heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic and green onion and saute for just a few seconds; careful that the garlic doesn't burn.
• Add soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar and chile-garlic sauce. Combine the cornstarch with ½ cup water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer sauce for about 2 minutes or until it thickens.
• Once thick, add the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Place cooked noodles onto a serving plate.
• Spoon chicken and sauce over the top of the noodles.
• Garnish with bean sprouts or peanuts before serving.

Steps:

• Make chili oil: Fit a small saucepan with a candy thermometer. Add vegetable oil and Sichuan peppercorns and heat to 325°. Turn off heat and add red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and five-spice powder. Let oil cool completely. Make pork: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add pork, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is deeply golden and crispy, then add hoisin sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Cook until all liquid has evaporated. Make sauce: In a large bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients. Cook noodles according to package instructions and add to bowl with the sauce, tossing to coat noodles in the sauce. Divide noodles between serving dishes and top each with pork. Garnish with cilantro, toasted peanuts, and green onions, and drizzle with more chili oil, if desired.