Food52's intrepid resident Mandy Lee is here with a delicious make-ahead sauce that you can use to whip up "instant" Sichuan dan dan noodles. With a big batch of the rich, spicy sauce in the fridge, you can have dinner ready in no time. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2OWAy1GAlso mentioned in this video: Mandy Lee's Ultimate Chile Oil: https://f52.co/3bIfCnPAnd check out Mandy's blog for more of her food, writing and design ►► http://www.ladyandpups.com/ Mandy Lee's "Instant" Dan Dan Noodle MixPREP TIME: 20 minutesCOOK TIME: 20 minutesSERVES: 6-8INGREDIENTSMeat Mixture:3/4 pound ground beef or pork1 tablespoon fish sauce2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 1/2 teaspoons ground Szechuan peppercorns1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon grated ginger1 garlic cloves, grated1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup finely minced pickled jalapeño (packed tightly into measuring cup)Chile Oil:1 cup canola oil3 scallions, smashed with the back of a knife and cut into 2-inch segments4 garlic cloves, smashed5 tablespoons Szechuan chili flakes1/2 star anise pod1 tablespoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon curry powder1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons ground Szechuan peppercornsSauce Mix Seasonings and Assembly:1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons medium white sesame paste (see headnote)1/2 cup soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 tablespoon chicken powder (or ground chicken bouillon)1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar8 garlic cloves, gratedCooked noodles, such as ramen, for servingLow-sodium chicken stock, for servingMy ultimate chile oil (https://f52.co/3bIfCnP), for servingFinely minced pickled jalapeño, for servingFinely diced scallions, for servingSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.