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Dan Dan Style Pork and Peanut Udon

Dan Dan Style Pork and Peanut Udon

with Pak Choi, Pepper and Mushrooms
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on August 27, 2026
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Calories
693 kcal
Protein
38.1g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Peanut
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew nuts
  • Nuts

Inspired by dan dan noodles from Sichuan cuisine, this dish delivers nutty, spicy, savoury and vibrant flavour. Tossed with thick udon and packed with plenty of veg, these easy noodles can be on your table in less than 25 minutes.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Pak Choi

(May be present: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

30 grams

Peanut Butter

(Contains: Peanut May be present: Cashew nuts, Nuts)

20 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

1 sachet(s)

Chilli Flakes

240 grams

British Pork Mince

60 grams

Hoisin Sauce

(Contains: Soya)

80 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

220 grams

Udon Noodles

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Boiling Water

1 tbsp

Honey

Energy (kJ)2900 kJ
Energy (kcal)693 kcal
Fat35.9 g
of which saturates11.4 g
Carbohydrate55.4 g
of which sugars22.2 g
Dietary Fibre9 g
Protein38.1 g
Salt3.3 g
Potassium576.7 mg
Calcium58.2 mg
Iron1.1 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Measuring Jug
Garlic Press
Kettle
Pan

Cooking Steps

Get Prepped
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle. Trim the pak choi, then separate the leaves. Cut any larger leaves in half lengthways down the middle.

b) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. 

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

d) Put the boiling water (see pantry for amount) into a jug and add the peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin, chilli flakes and honey (see pantry for amount). Mix together with a fork until combined.

Fry the Pork
2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the pork mince and mushrooms. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. 

c) Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. Season with salt and pepperIMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Add the Veg
3

a) Once the pork is cooked, add the sliced pepper and pak choi to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil if needed.

b) Stir fry the veg with the pork until softened and slightly charred, 5-6 mins. 

c) Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more.

Add the Noodles
4

a) Add the udon noodles to the pan.

b) Toss to coat, using a fork to gently separate them. Stir fry until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Add the Sauce
5

a) Add your Dan Dan sauce to the pan and stir together. Simmer until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

c) Remove from the heat, taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Serve
6

a) Share the Dan Dan noodles between bowls.

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