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Name: Authentic Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Noodles:**; 1 lb fresh wheat noodles or 8 oz dried wheat noodles; 4 quarts water (for boiling); *For the Minced Pork Topping:**; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; *For the Sauce Base:**; 3 tablespoons Sichuan preserved vegetables (zha cai), rinsed and finely chopped; 4 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste (or tahini); 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar; 2 tablespoons chili oil (with sediment); 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn powder (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup noodle cooking water (reserved); *For Garnish:**; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (green parts only)