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Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)
Dan Dan Noodles (担担面) reads umami 6.6, salinity 4.7 and richness 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese main, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.6 · Salinity 4.7 · Richness 4.4 · Sourness 4.2 · Allium 3.7 · Heat 3.3 · Nutty 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Earthy 1.4 · Bitterness 1.2 · Sweetness 1.2
What's in it (11)
- 12 oz thin wheat noodles
- 8 oz ground pork
- 1/3 cup ya cai preserved mustard greens
- 1/4 cup sesame paste
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp black vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
Time & effort: about 25 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 186.3 kcal, 7 g protein, 8.8 g fat, 20.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown ground pork with ya cai and soy sauce until crispy and fragrant.
- Make a sauce in each bowl with sesame paste, chili oil, vinegar, garlic, and a ladleful of broth.
- Cook noodles, place in the bowl, top with pork, and toss before eating.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.