Dan Dan noodles
A beloved Sichuan dish that was first created in 1841. The dish consists of noodles topped with minced pork, preserved vegetables, scallions and of course a spicy sauce made with Sichuan peppercorn powder.
The name "Dan Dan" refers to a carrying pole that was once used by streetfood vendors. In Sichuan, these vendors would balance a pole over their shoulders, with two baskets hanging from either end—one filled with noodles, the other with sauce. This clever method helped them keep costs low and bring delicious, affordable meals to the streets. The pole, called Bian Dan in Chinese, eventually lent its name to the dish: Dan Dan noodles.
Download the recipe here to create your own Dan Dan noodles!