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Dan dan mian
Fry pork with a pinch of soy until crisp-edged. Toast and grind Sichuan pepper.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Dan dan mian take?
27 min all in โ 15 min prep, 12 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Peanuts. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much vinegar?
1 tsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Pork โ Crumbled tofu. A vegetarian bowl. Season harder.
Any tips from this recipe?
Chinese sesame paste is darker than tahini. Tahini still works with a drop more soy. Yacai (preserved mustard) in the pork is the Chengdu note if you can find a bag.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.