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Dan Dan Noodles With Pickled Mustard Greens Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp asian sesame paste .
1 tsp sesame oil .
1 c chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth .
4 heads baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise .
1 tsp cornstarch .
1/2 lb thin fresh Asian noodles, preferably Shanghainese or fresh linguine or spaghetti .
1 tsp balsamic vinegar .
2 scallions, white parts only, minced .
1 garlic clove, minced .
1 tbsp vegetable oil .
2 tbsps minced chinese pickled mustard greens (optional) .
1 tsp hoisin sauce .
1/4 lb ground pork .
1 tbsp brandy or whiskey .
1 tbsp chili oil .
3 tbsps soy sauce

Directions

Step #1 Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Step #2 In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of the soy sauce with the brandy, hoisin sauce & cornstarch.
Step #3 Blend the mixture into the ground pork.
Step #4 In a small bowl, whisk the sesame paste with the vinegar & the remaining 2 tbsps of soy sauce until smooth.
Step #5 In a small saucepan, heat the chili & sesame oils.
Step #6 Add the garlic & cook over high heat for 30 seconds.
Step #7 Add the sesame paste mixture & let simmer for 1 min.
Step #8 Add the stock & let simmer over low heat/flame, until reduced slightly, stirring every once in awhile, about 3 mins.
Step #9 In a small skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
Step #10 Add the seasoned ground pork & cook over moderately high heat, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until cooked through, about 3 mins.
Step #11 Cover up the skillet & remove this from the heat.
Step #12 Add the bok choy to the boiling water & cook this until bright green, about 10 seconds.
Step #13 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bok choy to 4 small bowls.
Step #14 Cook the noodles in the boiling water until al dente, about 3 mins.
Step #15 Drain well & transfer to the bowls.
Step #16 Pour the sauce over the noodles & spoon the ground pork on top.
Step #17 Garnish with the pickled mustard greens & scallions & serve.
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