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Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (\u62c5\u62c5\u9762) is a popular, traditional, and symbolic dish from Sichuan. From among hundreds of delicious noodle dish varieties, the Chinese Restaurant Association proclaimed Dan Dan Noodles to the list of \u201cTop 10 Chinese Famous Noodles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love firm, long, substantial noodles with sauces that explode with flavors. Dan Dan noodles gives this chewiness coated with the spicy, savory, and sweet blends that satisfy my taste buds. If you love Sichuan food, this dish will please your palate. For another Sichuan experience, you might also enjoy  my Sour and Spicy Noodles (\u9178\u8fa3\u7c89)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A LITTLE HISTORY <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dan Dan Noodles can be served \u201cdry\u201d or in a soup. But the traditional version of it serves dry\u2014even though as you can see in the photos, it is not really \u201cdry\u201d!  Historically, street vendors carried a shoulder pole<\/strong> (Bian Dan<\/strong> \u6241\u62c5) to transport and sell the noodles and they used pre-made sauces and toppings. Serving a more soupy version would not be convenient for them. The name Dan Dan comes from the shoulder poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RED CHILI OIL <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The key to opening the authentic taste of Dan Dan Noodles is its spicy Dan Dan Sauce. And the essential part of this sauce is Red Chili Oil. Most cooks  recommend that you make the Red Chili Oil yourself to get the best taste! And yes, I totally agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red Chili Oil is a basic ingredient to Chinese cuisine. I use it for all kinds of dishes. Once made, you can store the Chili Oil in a container at room temperature for up to four months or keep it in the refrigerator for about a year. It takes only a little time to make, the recipe is simple, and the taste completes the win- win-win value of homemade Red Chili Oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ground meat is an important part for Dan Dan Noodles. In a traditional recipe, Chinese cooks use ground pork. Nowadays, people also use ground beef or ground chicken. If you are a vegetarian, you can use Mushroom (Shiitake) as a substitution. For the most authentic traditional taste, I use ground pork in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PICKLED MUSTARD GREENS (YA-CAI)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pickled Mustard Greens (Ya-Cai \u82bd\u83dc) is an important ingredient in Dan Dan noodles. You can find it in most Chinese or Asian grocery stores. If it\u2019s unavailable, I suggest Kimchi as an alternative. Other pickled vegetables should work too. But for a classic serving of Dan Dan Noodles, Pickled Mustard Greens (Ya-Cai) is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOODLES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the traditional recipe, Chinese cooks homemade the noodles. That is a difficult and time-consuming task for most people. Perfectly good noodles are available everywhere these days. I prefer to use the thick Egg Noodles. You can also use any White Noodles (Wheat Noodles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROASTED PEANUTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I love to add some crushed roasted Peanuts on top of Dan Dan Noodles. It not only adds a crispy texture, it also gives a richer taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I highly recommend Chinese Sesame Paste (\u829d\u9ebb\u9171), in fact, for me, it is essential to achieving the most authentically Chinese and Chinese Restaurant taste. Some recipes say that it is optional or leave it out entirely, but if you want creamier and tastier Dan Dan noodles, you definitely want sesame paste! And you don\u2019t need too much. A little goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You are welcome to add some veggies of your choice on top. For example, you can add Bok Choy or Lettuce. You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less of the cooking water.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I hope you will enjoy making this Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles<\/strong> Recipe! I’m sure you will fall in love once you’ve given it a try! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MORE CHINESE NOODLES RECIPES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sichuan Chili Pork Noodles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sichuan Kung Pao Shrimp Noodles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir-fry Soy Sauce Shrimp Glass Noodles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lao Gan Ma Cold Rice Noodles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles<\/h2>\n
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Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles is one of the most popular Chinese Street foods. It has incredible flavors and textures – an authentic taste of Sichuan.<\/span><\/div>\n
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