Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOlive & FinchDan Dan Noodles Recipe

Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

Inspired by Olive & Finch
Time30m
Serves2

Chinese wheat noodles, spicy pork, mushrooms, kale, cucumbers, roasted peanuts, sesame, sichuan peppercorns, scallions

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Noodles

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Chinese wheat noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pork

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Once hot, add the ground pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Mushrooms and Kale

    To the skillet with the pork, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and chopped kale. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and the kale is wilted.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add the Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

  5. 5

    Combine Noodles and Pork Mixture

    Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Divide the Dan Dan noodles into bowls. Top with julienned cucumbers, sliced scallions, and roasted peanuts. Enjoy!

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