A recipe for Tan Tan Noodles. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Tan Tan Noodles shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 Tbs. Peanut oil1/4 lb. Sichuan preserved vegetables
rinsed and finely chopped
1 Tbs. Finely chopped garlic
2 Tsp. Rice wine or dry sherry
1 Tbs. Chili bean sauce
1 Tbs. Chinese sesame paste
-OR- peanut butter
1 Tbs. Dark soy sauce
1 Tbs. Sugar
2 c. Stock (chicken or vegetable)
1/2 lb. Chinese flat thin noodles
(dried or fresh, wheat or egg)
Directions
Heat a wok or large frying-pan over high heat and add the oil. Put in the preserved vegetables, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the rice wine, chili bean sauce, sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, and stock. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes over low heat. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles for 2 minutes if they are fresh and 5 minutes if dried. Drain well in a colander. Divide the noodles into individual bowls and ladle the sauce over them. Serve at once.
