Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 300 g dried egg noodles
• 300 g minced pork
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp chilli oil
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 150 ml chicken stock
• 2 pak choi
• 4 spring onions

Method

1. 1

   Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Blanch the pak choi in the noodle water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic and fry in a little oil with the pork mince over a high heat until browned and slightly crispy.

4. 4

   Add the soy sauce and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Whisk together the tahini, chilli oil, rice vinegar, garlic and chicken stock until smooth to make the sauce.

6. 6

   Divide the noodles between bowls. Pour the sauce over, top with the crispy pork and pak choi.

7. 7

   Garnish with sliced spring onions and an extra drizzle of chilli oil. Toss at the table before eating.