---
title: Spicy Pork Dan Dan Noodle Soup
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spicy-pork-dan-dan-noodle-soup-663a6f5afe8a253ad9a7a9e1
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Carb Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1600
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the rich, spicy taste; some found it a bit bland and added extra seasoning for more depth
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, though a few noted unclear or missing instructions in the app
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/spicy-pork-dan-dan-noodle-soup.avif"
---

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%stalks}, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over high heat. Add @coleslaw mix{2%cups} and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly charred ~{2%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

Heat remaining oil in the pot. Add @ground pork{1%lb} and cook, breaking up, until browned. Add @szechuan paste{2%tbsp}, @peanut butter{2%tbsp}, and minced garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and combined ~{2%minutes}. Stir in @pork ramen stock concentrate{1%packet}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%packet}, and 2½ cups @water{}. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened ~{4%minutes}. Taste and season with @salt{to%taste} and pepper if necessary.

Once salted water is boiling, add half the @lo mein noodles{2%packages} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{7%minutes}. Drain noodles using a #strainer{}; rinse under cold water ~{30%seconds}.

Divide noodles between large soup bowls. Pour broth over noodles and top with charred coleslaw mix. Garnish with scallion greens, @sesame seeds{1%tbsp}, and @chili flakes{1%tsp} to taste. Serve.