Chongqing small noodles

Method

1. 1 Pour hot oil (190 degrees Celsius) over crushed dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns to make chili oil; oil that cools down will be lighter in color and less fragrant.
2. 2 Sauté the minced pork with the pickled mustard greens for 8 minutes until the mixture is dry and crumbly.
3. 3 Arrange soy sauce, chili oil, minced garlic, and a ladleful of noodle broth at the bottom of the bowl before adding the noodles.
4. 4 The sauce is placed at the bottom of the bowl, not poured on top; that's how Chongqing-style mini noodles are prepared.
5. 5 Boil the fresh noodles for 3 minutes, then drain and place in a bowl without rinsing with cold water.
6. 6 Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts, stir-fried meat, and green onions, then mix vigorously as soon as it's served.