Ooh Yes! Recipes

Hanoi Dandan Noodles

Chinese wheat noodles tossed with OohNami! Spicy Gochu Chili Sauce, ground pork, bok choy, scallions, and roasted peanuts

Ingredients
  • 4 bunches baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 454 g ground pork
  • 6 cups Chinese wheat noodles, prepared according to package instructions
  • ¾ cup OohNami! spicy gochu chili sauce
  • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped

Directions
  1. Dry roast the bok choy
    Heat a large sauté pan on high. Place each piece of bok choy cut-side down onto the dry pan.
    Roast until charred, 2–3 minutes per side.
    Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and slice each piece on a ½-inch angle.
    Pro tip: Allowing the bok choy to char without oil adds smoky flavor and prevents sogginess.
  2. Brown the pork
    In the same sauté pan over high heat, add the ground pork.
    Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring often and breaking it into crumbles, until browned.
  3. Combine noodles, sauce, and bok choy
    Once the pork is browned, add:
    OohNami! spicy gochu chili sauce
    Cooked Chinese wheat noodles
    Sliced roasted bok choy
    Gently toss to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Finish and serve
    Remove from heat and portion the noodles into bowls.
    Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts.
    Serve immediately.