Dan Dan Noodles

Moderate nutritional value

Sichuan wheat noodles with sesame chili sauce and crisp pork.

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Dan dan noodles are a Sichuan dish of wheat noodles tossed in a sauce of sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar and Sichuan pepper, topped with crisp-fried ground pork, preserved mustard greens, bok choy and peanuts. A 450 g bowl has about 800 kcal, 30 g of protein, 40 g of fat, 81 g of carbohydrate and 1,340 mg of sodium. Halving the chili oil and sesame paste saves about 90 kcal.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 6.6g (19.6%)
Fat: 9g (26.8%)
Carbs: 18g (53.6%)
Fiber: 1.4g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein6.6g11.8%
Fat9g12.9%
Carbs18g6.0%
Simple Sugars6.3gEstimate
Complex Carbs10.3gEstimate
Fiber1.4g5.6%
Water65g2.6%
Calories1787.9%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
50

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated2.02g10.1%
Monounsaturated3.15g12.6%
Polyunsaturated3.12g24.0%
Omega-30.936gEstimate
EPA1mg0.1%
DHA1mg0.1%
Omega-62.184gEstimate
Trans0.04g2.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C6.03mg
Vitamin E0.65mg
Selenium17.2mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A44.5mcg4.9%
vitamin B10.108mg9.0%
vitamin B20.07mg5.4%
vitamin B31.47mg9.2%
vitamin B60.142mg8.4%
vitamin B917.2mcg4.3%
vitamin B120.081mcg3.4%
vitamin C6.03mg6.7%
vitamin D0.049 (2 IU)mcg0.3%
vitamin E0.647mg4.3%
vitamin K20.2mcg16.8%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium55.3mg5.5%
iron1.19mg6.6%
magnesium33.7mg8.4%
phosphorus102mg14.6%
potassium194mg7.5%
sodium299mg13.0%
zinc0.914mg8.3%
copper0.191mg21.2%
manganese0.385mg16.7%
selenium17.2mcg31.3%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 191mg27.3%137%
Isoleucine 278mg19.9%107%
Leucine 493mg18.1%93%
Lysine limiting334mg15.9%80%
Methionine 222mg21.1%111%
Phenylalanine 489mg27.9%137%
Threonine 255mg24.3%117%
Tryptophan 88mg31.4%154%
Valine 319mg17.5%92%

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Allergens

GlutenPeanutsSoySesame

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Main Difficulty: Medium Servings: 4 Total: 35 min

Ingredients

  • Dried wheat noodles 360 g
  • Ground pork 250 g
  • Ya cai (Sichuan preserved mustard greens) 40 g
  • Shaoxing rice wine 1 tbsp (15 ml)
  • Light soy sauce 4 tbsp (64 g)
  • Chinese sesame paste 3 tbsp (45 g)
  • Chili oil with its sediment 4 tbsp (56 g)
  • Chinkiang black vinegar 1 tbsp (15 ml)
  • Sugar 2 tsp (8 g)
  • Ground Sichuan pepper 1 tsp (2 g)
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves (12 g)
  • Vegetable oil 1 tbsp (13.5 g)
  • Baby bok choy 300 g
  • Roasted peanuts, crushed, and scallions, chopped 40 g and 2 (30 g)
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the pork for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and dry.

  2. 2

    Add the Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce and the ya cai and stir-fry for 3 more minutes until the pork is crisp; set aside.

  3. 3

    Divide the sesame paste, remaining soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, sugar, Sichuan pepper and garlic among 4 bowls and stir each into a sauce.

  4. 4

    Boil the noodles in plenty of water for 4-5 minutes or as the package directs, adding the bok choy for the last minute.

  5. 5

    Stir 3 tbsp of the noodle water into each bowl to loosen the sauce.

  6. 6

    Drain the noodles and bok choy, divide them among the bowls and top with the pork.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with peanuts and scallions and toss everything together before eating.