# Spicy Chinese-Style Noodles

Recipe by [Marta Kowalczyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/martakowal)

A spicy noodle dish with a rich sesame-peanut sauce, beef, and greens.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · Pasta

Contains: gluten, nuts, soy

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## Ingredients

- 100 ml [Sesame oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-oil)
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- 1 tsp [Sichuan pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — ground
- 3 tbsp [Tahini](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tahini)
- 1 tbsp [Peanut butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/peanut-butter)
- 1 tbsp [Soy sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/soy-sauce)
- 2 tbsp [Hoisin sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/hoisin-sauce)
- 2 tbsp [Rice vinegar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rice-vinegar)
- 2 tbsp [Sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 1 tbsp [Sichuan pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — optional, less to taste and heat preference
- 400 g [Beef mince](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 1 tsp [Five spice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/five-spice)
- 400 g Noodles — egg noodles preferred
- 300 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 120 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 1 pcs [Pak choi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bok-choy) — head, cut into long strips
- 30 g [Peanuts](https://fridge.menu/en/i/peanut) — finely chopped, salted
- 2 pcs [Spring onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/green-onion) — finely chopped

## Steps

1. Put the sesame oil, garlic, chilli flakes and Sichuan pepper into a pan; heat slowly, taking care the garlic doesn't brown (4 min)
2. Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 3-4 minutes to release the aroma, then cool and pour into a bowl
3. Mix the tahini and peanut butter with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and rice vinegar until creamy (2 min)
4. Add water or stock to the sauce as needed until creamy; season with sugar, Sichuan pepper and vinegar to taste (1 min)
5. Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, drain and rinse with iced water to stop cooking (8 min)
6. Bring the chicken stock to a quick boil, add the spinach and pak choi, stir and remove from heat (3 min)
7. Heat a pan with oil on high heat, add the meat and fry well, stirring, until it starts to caramelise (5 min)
8. Sprinkle the meat with the five spice mix, stir, add half of the Dan Dan sauce and bring to the boil, stirring constantly (2 min)
9. Fry until the meat is caramelised and slightly crisp (3 min)
10. Divide the noodles among bowls, top with the meat, vegetables and Dan Dan sauce to taste (1 min)
11. Pour the chicken stock with vegetables into the bowls, sprinkle with peanuts and spring onion, drizzle with chilli oil to taste (1 min)

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/spicy-chinese-noodles-bdkwicp5

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