Dan Dan Mian

China · East Asia

Short description: Dan dan mian is a spicy noodle dish with chile oil, savory minced meat, preserved vegetables, and nutty sesame richness.
Ingredients: Wheat noodles tossed with chile oil, sesame paste, minced pork, preserved greens, numbing peppercorn, soy sauce, and scallions.
Cultural note: The bowl is often mixed at the table so noodles pick up oil, paste, meat, and crunchy preserved vegetables in every bite.
Common misconception: It is not always a soup; many versions are served with only enough sauce to coat the noodles.

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