Dan Dan Mian (Fresh Wheat Noodles With Sesame Sauce) Recipe

For the marinade, combine dark soy sauce, Shaoxing, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Add pork and set aside for 20 minutes.

For the sauce, combine stock, sugar, light soy sauce, sesame paste, chile oil, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a medium bowl and set aside.

For the noodles, bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add noodles to boiling water, using a wooden spoon to gently untangle them as necessary. After water has returned to a boil, cook noodles until tender but firm, about 7 minutes. Drain noodles and divide between large individual bowls.

Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, cabbage, and half the scallions, then stir in pork. Cook until all water from cabbage has evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, add sauce, mix thoroughly, then pour over noodles. Garnish with remaining scallions.