Chongqing Spicy Noodles

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh Wheat Noodles 180 g · 300 kcal
• Ground Pork 60 g · 144 kcal
• Chili Oil 30 g · 270 kcal
• Light Soy Sauce 20 g · 16 kcal
• Chinese Black Vinegar 15 g · 5 kcal
• Garlic, minced 10 g · 15 kcal
• Ginger, minced 5 g · 4 kcal
• Sichuan Peppercorn Powder 1 g · 4 kcal
• Roasted Peanuts, crushed 15 g · 85 kcal
• Preserved Mustard Greens (Zha cai) 20 g · 5 kcal
• Chicken Broth 100 g · 10 kcal
• Scallions, chopped 10 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce base: In a serving bowl, combine chili oil, light soy sauce, black vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and a pinch of sugar. Mix well to combine.
2. In a small pan, cook the ground pork over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon. Set aside.
3. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the fresh wheat noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
4. While the noodles cook, add the chicken broth to the serving bowl with the sauce base. Stir to combine the flavors.
5. Drain the cooked noodles and immediately transfer them to the serving bowl with the sauce. Toss well to coat the noodles evenly.
6. Top the noodles with the cooked ground pork, crushed roasted peanuts, chopped preserved mustard greens, and fresh scallions. Serve immediately.