Dan dan noodles

Method

1. For the meat topping: heat the groundnut oil in a wok over a medium heat.

2. When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, add the chillies and Sichuan pepper and stir-fry briefly until the oil is spicy and fragrant. Take care not to burn the spices.

3. Add the ya cai or preserved vegetable and continue to stir-fry until hot and fragrant. Add the meat, splash in the soy sauce and stir-fry until the meat is brown and a little crisp, but not too dry. Season with salt to taste.

4. When the meat is cooked, remove the wok from the heat and set aside.

5. For the sauce: divide the sauce ingredients among the serving bowls and mix together.

6. For the noodles: cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. Drain them and add a portion to the sauce in each serving bowl. Sprinkle each bowl with the meat mixture and give the noodles a good stir until the sauce and meat are evenly distributed.