Dan Dan Noodles
Dan Dan Noodles are a classic Sichuan street food dish featuring thin wheat noodles tossed in a savory, spicy, and numbing sauce. The dish typically includes minced pork, preserved vegetables (like ya cai), and a generous topping of chili oil and ground Sichuan peppercorns, creating a complex flavor profile that is both fiery and deeply umami.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the noodles and fat from the chili oil and pork, with a moderate amount of protein from the minced meat. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, and generally ranges between 500 to 700 calories, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the name 'Dan Dan' refers to the carrying pole (dan) that street vendors historically used to carry their portable stoves and ingredients, symbolizing its humble, on-the-go origins. Nutritionally, the Sichuan peppercorns not only create a unique tingling sensation but are also traditionally believed to aid digestion and warm the body.
