Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan Noodles is Head to the store and pick up cilantro, wide egg noodles, thinly green onions, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook noodles in 6 quarts boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
Place noodles in a large bowl.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add peanuts to pan; saut 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Combine peanut mixture, soy sauce, and next 4 ingredients (through ginger) in a mini chopper; process until finely ground.
Cook pork and salt in skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble.
Add peanut mixture and 3/4 cup cooking liquid to pork; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add pork mixture, juice, and onions to noodles; toss well.
Place about 1 3/4 cup noodle mixture in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 5 tablespoons cucumber and 1 tablespoon cilantro.