Step 1 – Toasting and grinding the Sichuan peppercorn
Toast 1 tsp peppercorn on high heat for min. Transfer to a mortar n pestle and grind it a powder. You can use a electric grinder too.

Step 2 – Making the sauce
Add 2 tsp tahini, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp black rice vinegar (optional), 3 tsp chilli oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, ¼ tsp minced garlic in a bowl and mix well. I used my favorite chilli oil which has Sichuan peppercorn in it and chilli flakes. It is store bought. There are Chinese sesame paste available in stores. I had middle eastern Tahini at home so just used it instead.

Step 3 – Marinating the ground chicken
Marinate the ground chicken with 1 tsp minced garlic, ½ tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp salt and Sichuan pepper mix (salt n pepper will do too). I had made this salt and Sichuan pepper mix for my Salt n Pepper Shrimp previously. You just use salt and pepper too as I mentioned. There’s no need to marinate the ground chicken for long.

Step 4 – Cooking the ground chicken
Heat 1 tsp sesame oil on hi heat. We are looking for a crispy texture on the ground chicken. So cook it till its very dry and you get the texture. When its done, add 3 tbsp pickled mustard green and cook for 30 secs. It’s a must for this dish for its distinct flavor. However if you don’t have it just use some leafy greens and add 1 tsp vinegar. Leave everything in the pan

Step 5 – Preparing the noodles
I used wheat noodles. You can use type of noodles or spaghetti. There are also special Dan Dan noodles available in the market. Follow the directions on the package to boil your noodles. Right before its done add some leafy greens. I used Yu Choy. There’s no need to strain anything. We will transfer the noodles and the greens directly from the pot.

Step 6 – Final step
In a serving bowl, add the sauce mix. Then add the noodles right from the pot. Add ¼ cup of hot chicken or veggie stock. It will add more flavor and keep the noodles loose. Add the greens, then add the cooked ground chicken. Now its all about mixing everything in to get the flavors out. I was out of sesame seeds and scallions. You can use it to garnish. It tasted fantastic anyway, soo spicy but soo good !!!