How to Make Dan Dan Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dan Dan Noodles are a traditional Sichuan dish that boasts a long history and a fiercely loyal following. This spicy, savory, and slightly sweet noodle dish is a staple in Chinese cuisine and is beloved by food enthusiasts around the world. The name "Dan Dan" comes from the carrying pole (dan dan) used by street vendors in Sichuan to sell the dish.

This popular noodle dish is characterized by its rich, complex flavor profile that comes from a blend of ingredients such as Sichuan peppe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ⅔ cup dry-roasted peanuts
  • 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (chile paste)
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Place noodles in a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add peanuts to pan; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Combine peanuts, soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a mini food chopper; process until finely ground.
  • Cook pork and salt in a wok over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring to crumble, about 8 minutes. Add peanut mixture and 3/4 cup cooking liquid to pork; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add pork mixture, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice to noodles; toss well. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    540 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 525mg