Moderate nutritional value
Sichuan wheat noodles with sesame chili sauce and crisp pork.
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.
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.6g | 11.8% |
| Fat | 9g | 12.9% |
| Carbs | 18g | 6.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 6.3g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 10.3g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 5.6% |
| Water | 65g | 2.6% |
| Calories | 178 | 7.9% |
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| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.02 | g | 10.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.15 | g | 12.6% |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.12 | g | 24.0% |
| Omega-3 | 0.936 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| DHA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 2.184 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.04 | g | 2.0% |
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.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 6.03 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.65 | mg |
| Selenium | 17.2 | mcg |
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 44.5 | mcg | 4.9% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.108 | mg | 9.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.07 | mg | 5.4% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.47 | mg | 9.2% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.142 | mg | 8.4% |
| vitamin B9 | 17.2 | mcg | 4.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.081 | mcg | 3.4% |
| vitamin C | 6.03 | mg | 6.7% |
| vitamin D | 0.049 (2 IU) | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.647 | mg | 4.3% |
| vitamin K | 20.2 | mcg | 16.8% |
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 55.3 | mg | 5.5% |
| iron | 1.19 | mg | 6.6% |
| magnesium | 33.7 | mg | 8.4% |
| phosphorus | 102 | mg | 14.6% |
| potassium | 194 | mg | 7.5% |
| sodium | 299 | mg | 13.0% |
| zinc | 0.914 | mg | 8.3% |
| copper | 0.191 | mg | 21.2% |
| manganese | 0.385 | mg | 16.7% |
| selenium | 17.2 | mcg | 31.3% |
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 191 | mg | 27.3% | 137% |
| Isoleucine | 278 | mg | 19.9% | 107% |
| Leucine | 493 | mg | 18.1% | 93% |
| Lysine limiting | 334 | mg | 15.9% | 80% |
| Methionine | 222 | mg | 21.1% | 111% |
| Phenylalanine | 489 | mg | 27.9% | 137% |
| Threonine | 255 | mg | 24.3% | 117% |
| Tryptophan | 88 | mg | 31.4% | 154% |
| Valine | 319 | mg | 17.5% | 92% |
Values per 100 g
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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.
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.
Divide the sesame paste, remaining soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, sugar, Sichuan pepper and garlic among 4 bowls and stir each into a sauce.
Boil the noodles in plenty of water for 4-5 minutes or as the package directs, adding the bok choy for the last minute.
Stir 3 tbsp of the noodle water into each bowl to loosen the sauce.
Drain the noodles and bok choy, divide them among the bowls and top with the pork.
Sprinkle with peanuts and scallions and toss everything together before eating.