
Chinese
Chongqing Noodles
Chongqing noodles, also known as Chongqing Xiaomian, are a spicy and flavorful dish hailing from the Sichuan province. This unique recipe features chewy noodles, a rich and zesty sauce, and an assortment of toppings that provide layers of texture and taste.
Total Time50 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
hard
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
22
Protein
70
Carbs
25
Fat
3
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 300g fresh wheat noodles
- 100g ground pork
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pickled vegetables for serving
Instructions
- 1Boil a pot of water and cook the fresh wheat noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3Add the ground pork to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through (around 5-7 minutes).
- 4Stir in the Doubanjiang and cook for another 2 minutes until well combined.
- 5Add the soy sauce, black vinegar, and sesame oil to the pork mixture, stirring well to incorporate all flavors. Cook for another minute before removing from heat.
- 6In a separate pan, toast the Sichuan peppercorns over low heat until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Crush them using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
- 7To serve, place the cooked noodles in bowls. Pour the pork mixture over the noodles, ensuring to distribute the sauce evenly.
- 8Drizzle chili oil over the top, sprinkle crushed Sichuan peppercorns, and garnish with chopped scallions and coriander leaves. Serve with pickled vegetables on the side if desired.
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