Gluten-Free Dan Dan Noodles
Gluten-Free Dan Dan Noodles are a spicy, savory dish that combines gluten-free noodles with a rich, aromatic sauce, perfect for a midnight snack. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible treat.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
550 kcal
Ingredients
- Gluten-free rice noodles - 200 grams
- Ground pork - 100 grams
- Sesame paste - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
- Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
- Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
- Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Peanuts (crushed) - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
Steps
- Cook the gluten-free rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the ground pork and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pork, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and rice vinegar, mixing well to coat the pork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the pork sauce mixture, tossing until evenly coated.
- Serve the noodles topped with chopped green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from the ground pork, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Contains healthy fats from sesame paste and peanuts, beneficial for heart health.
Tags
ChineseGluten-FreeMidnight