Ingredients

2 pkts. instant noodles

4 ozs. beef, finely chopped

1/3 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped

1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped

Marinade

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2tsp. cornstarch

Pinch ground white pepper

DanDan noodle sauce A (mix well to make 4 servings)

8 tbsp. dark soy sauce

2 1/2 tbsp. Zhenjiang vinegar (available at Chinese grocery stores)

4 tbsp. cold water, previously boiled

2 tbsp. sugar

DanDan noodle sauce B (1 serving)

Pinch ground Sichuan pepper

1/2 tbsp. sesame oil

1/2 tbsp. sesame paste (mixed with the sesame oil)

1/2 tsp. minced garlic

Chili oil to taste

Preparation

  1. Place 4 tbsp. of DanDan noodle sauce (A) in bowl. Then add DanDan noodle sauce (B).

  2. Cook noodles in pot of boiling water until done. Drain and rinse. Mix with a little sesame oil to prevent noodles sticking together.

  3. Mix beef with marinade and allow to stand for ten minutes. Then sauté in a little hot oil in a wok or frying pan.

  4. Divide noodles into bowls with sauce A & B and toss well. Add a portion of beef to each bowl, sprinkle peanuts and green onion on top and serve.