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What is Dan Dan Noodles?
Small portions of wheat noodles seasoned with chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, preserved vegetables and minced pork.
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Flavor profile
Spicy · Savory · Aromatic
Small portions of wheat noodles seasoned with chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, preserved vegetables and minced pork.
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Key ingredients
Wheat noodles, chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce, Yibin yacai or another preserved vegetable, scallions and minced pork; sesame paste appears in some versions but is not universal.
This is a food guide, not a recipe. Ingredients and preparation vary between cooks, shops and cities.
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How it is usually made
Concentrated seasonings are placed in the bowl, then freshly cooked noodles and a small amount of seasoned minced pork and preserved vegetables are added and mixed before eating.
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Origin and food culture
The name refers to the shoulder pole, or dandan, once used by itinerant noodle sellers. The dish is associated with Sichuan street-snack traditions and is served in many regional styles.
A Chengdu-style bowl is usually compact and intensely seasoned. Sesame or peanut paste is common in some modern and overseas versions but is not a defining ingredient in every Sichuan preparation.