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Din Tai Fung Noodles with Spicy Sauce Recipe

Quick and flavorful Din Tai Fung Noodles with Spicy Sauce Recipe ready in just 20 minutes. A bold, savory, and easy homemade noodle dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves very finely minced
  • 1 tsp caster sugar or regular/brown
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes optional for heat
  • ¼ tsp Sichuan pepper powder
  • ¼ tsp Chinese five spice
  • ½ tsp chicken stock powder Chinese or Western
  • 2½ tbsp Chinese chili oil adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil vegetable, canola, etc.
  • 2½ tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp hot water slightly more than wonton version for noodle coating
  • 1 tsp sesame paste or peanut butter for creaminess kid-friendly tweak
  • 200 g fresh wheat noodles like lo mein or Taiwanese-style

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Small saucepan or skillet
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Noodle strainer or colander.
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add your minced garlic, sugar, chili flakes, Sichuan pepper powder, Chinese five spice, and chicken stock powder. Keep them all together in the center of the bowl so the hot oil will hit them directly.
  2. In a small saucepan or skillet, pour in the chili oil and neutral oil. Heat over medium until it is shimmering but not smoking. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Carefully pour the hot oil over your dry seasoning mix. It will sizzle right away, releasing a deep aroma. Stir gently so the garlic does not burn, but the spices infuse fully.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot water. Mix until everything blends into a rich sauce. If you are adding sesame paste or peanut butter, stir it now until smooth.
  5. Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook your noodles according to package directions until it is just tender. Drain well.
  6. While noodles are still hot, toss them directly in the spicy sauce. Mix until every strand is coated. Serve right away for the best taste.