Yeo Kyung-rae's Tan Tan Noodles

A Sichuan-style spicy stir-fried tan tan noodles recipe made easy and rich with peanut butter.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy exotic Sichuan flavors at home with minimal effort
  • People seeking a rich, spicy, and satisfying noodle dish

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • noodles for 2 servings
  • ground pork 150g
  • green onions 5 stalks
  • peanuts a small amount
  • egg yolk 1
  • oyster sauce 0.5 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons
  • peanut butter 5 tablespoons
  • vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • chili oil 1 tablespoon
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Chop green onions finely, and crush the peanuts for garnish using a knife.
  2. In a heated pan, add ground pork, 0.5 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 0.5 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir-fry until the meat is fully cooked.
  3. Boil the noodles in water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, mix 5 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chili oil, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to make the sauce.
  5. Toss the drained noodles thoroughly with the sauce.
  6. Top the tossed noodles with the fried pork, chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and egg yolk to finish.
  1. Prepare green onions and peanuts by chopping and crushing them.
  2. Stir-fry ground pork with oyster sauce and soy sauce to make the topping.
  3. Cook the noodles and drain.
  4. Mix peanut butter and seasonings to create a custom sauce.
  5. Toss noodles with sauce and top with prepared garnishes to complete.

Cooking tips 💡

  • If the peanut butter is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of noodle water to loosen it for easier mixing.
  • Adding red pepper flakes or lemon juice enhances the dish with a refreshing tang and boosts flavor.
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