Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl
Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl layers chewy egg noodles with a rich, chile-forward sauce that balances heat, umami, and a hint of sweetness. Ground pork, roasted peanuts, garlic, and ginger add depth and crunch, while lime, cucumber, green onion, and cilantro bring freshness. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you’re craving a spicy, textured noodle dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Boil the egg noodles until tender but slightly firm, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander set over a bowl, saving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the peanuts and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
In a mini food chopper, combine the peanuts, soy sauce, sambal oelek, sugar, garlic, and ginger; process until finely ground.
- 5
Cook the pork and salt in a wok over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Stir in the peanut mixture and 3/4 cup cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the pork mixture, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice to the noodles; toss well. Serve.
- Calories 585.58 kcal High 29%
- Protein 18.52 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 85.46 g 31%
- Total Fat 15.97 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.97 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.91 mg High 38%
- Sodium 229.92 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.74 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.73 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 420.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 36.34 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 30.67 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sichuan Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 585.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 585.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl healthy?
- Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodle Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 585.58 calories and 18.52 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 229.92 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.97 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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