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Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)

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9/10

Thin wheat noodles in a rich sesame paste and chili oil sauce topped with savory pork mince and preserved vegetables.

Pork Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Sesame paste provides fat and body without dairy, while ya cai adds a funky umami depth that makes the simple noodle sauce taste deeply layered.

Key Ingredients

thin wheat noodles sesame paste chili oil Sichuan peppercorns ground pork ya cai (preserved mustard) soy sauce

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