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Dan Dan Noodles

Cultural Context

Dan Dan Noodles originated from the Sichuan province of China, traditionally sold by street vendors carrying their wares on shoulder poles. This dish embodies the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine, combining spicy, nutty, and savory elements. Today, Dan Dan Noodles have gained global popularity, often found in Chinese restaurants worldwide, with variations that cater to local tastes.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 serving Chinese noodles
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp coarse red pepper flakes
1/2 stick cinnamon (optional)
1 star anise (optional)
1 clove garlic (optional)
2 tsp Sichuan chili oil
1 tsp to 1 tbsp zhima sauce (or 1/2 tsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp peanut butter if unavailable)
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or substitute with regular vinegar)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp MSG
200-250g minced pork (to taste)
100g pickled mustard greens (less than pork)
1 tsp cooking wine (any alcohol is fine)
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tbsp chopped green onion (to taste)
5g Sichuan peppercorn (1 tsp, essential)
1 tsp chili oil

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a nutty flavor with less saturated fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Sichuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

Black pepper provides a similar heat, while white pepper is more affordable.

1

Prepare the Chinese noodles according to package instructions.

2

Make the chili oil by heating oil to a safe temperature and adding sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, star anise, and garlic (if using).

3

For the sauce, mix Sichuan chili oil, zhima sauce (or the substitute), soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and MSG in a bowl.

4

In a pan, cook the minced pork until browned, then add pickled mustard greens, cooking wine, and optional sugar. Stir well.

5

Combine the cooked noodles with the sauce and top with the pork mixture.

6

Garnish with chopped green onion and Sichuan peppercorns, and drizzle with chili oil.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Dan Dan MianDandan Noodles

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