Sichuan Dan Dan Egg Noodles
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsMedium
Sichuan Dan Dan noodles with a spicy sesame-chilli sauce, topped with a soft fried egg. A bold, warming bowl made with pantry staples.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs
- 200g wheat noodles (spaghetti works)
- 1 tbsp sesame paste or peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chilli oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt to taste
Method
- Cook the noodles, drain and keep warm.
- Mix the sesame paste, soy sauce, chilli oil, vinegar, sugar and ginger with 3 tbsp warm water.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a little oil.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce.
- Top with the fried eggs and spring onions and serve.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)410 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)17 g
Carbs (estimate)48 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Peanut butter replaces sesame paste easily. Reduce chilli oil for children. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg, wheat, soy, sesame and peanut.