Dan Dan Mian (sichuan Noodles W/spicy Lamb Sauce)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons preserved vegetables, rinsed drained finely chopped (tianjin brand ya cai)
• 4 ounces ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons sichuan red chili oil (hong you)
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons chinkiang black vinegar
• 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
• 1/2 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• kosher salt, to taste
• 12 ounces fresh chinese wheat noodles or 8 ounces dried chinese wheat noodles

Recipe

• 1 heat peanut oil in a 14 inch wok or large skillet over high heat.
• 2 add preserved vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (30 seconds). add lamb and cook, stirring and breaking up meat into small pieces, until browned (2-3 minutes).
• 3 remove from heat and stir in chile oil, soy sauces, vinegar, rice wine, ground peppercorns, and scallions. set sauce aside.
• 4 while stir-frying, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. cook noodles until tender (7-9 minutes). drain noodles and divide between 4 large serving bowls. divide sauce over noodles.