Dan Dan Noodles Pf Chang Style
Bring the bold, savory flavors of Chinese street food to your kitchen with this "Dan Dan Noodles, P.F. Chang Style" recipe. This dish features tender lo mein noodles tossed in a richly spiced, umami-packed sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and chili garlic sauce, balanced by a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and the tang of rice vinegar. Ground pork or chicken is perfectly browned and infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, while a silky cornstarch-thickened broth ties everything together. Topped with vibrant green onions and optional crushed peanuts for added crunch, this quick and flavorful meal is ready in just 40 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for four. Satisfy your craving with this easy take on a Chinese classic, and enjoy restaurant-quality dan dan noodles from the comfort of your home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz lo mein noodles
- 8 oz ground pork or chicken
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced (divided)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork or chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the sesame oil. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
Return the cooked ground meat to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve the noodles hot, garnished with the remaining green onion slices and crushed peanuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 4971 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
