Dandan Noodles is a special noodle of the Han nationality and one of the famous snacks in Sichuan. It is made by rolling flour into noodles, then boiling them, and finally adding fried minced pork. This kind of noodles is thin, crisp in sauce, salty, fresh, slightly spicy, fragrant, and very delicious. Dandan noodles is widely spread in Sichuan, often used as a feast Dim sum.
Legand of Dandan Noodles
The invention of Dandan noodles is called Chenbao. He was a vendor in Zigong City who invented Dandan noodles in 1841. It was named after the fact that he initially carried a burden and sold goods along the street. In the past, Dandan noodles used to be cooked in a copper pot, stewed with chicken or stewed with hooves. At present, most of Dandan noodles in Chongqing, Chengdu, Zigong and other places have changed to shop operation, but they still maintain their original characteristics, especially Dandan noodles's Dandan Noodles.
Practice of Dandan Noodles
Ingredients: 500g round thin noodles, 50g chili oil, 50g soy sauce, 50g scallions each, 35g sesame paste, 2.5g monosodium glutamate, 100g Sichuan cabbage, 20g lard and sesame oil each.
Cooking method: Wash the Sichuan cabbage slightly, cut it and scallions into small pieces, divide them into 5 bowls, and then divide the other seasonings into each bowl for later use; Bring water to a boil in the pot, boil the noodles in the pot, and then transfer them to a bowl for consumption.
Where to eat ?
1. Xiaomingtang Dandan Noodles Restaurant
Xiaomingtang Dangdan Restaurant: It is a well-known snack shop in the local area. The main snacks here include Dandan noodles and hand-made sweet water, all of which are local famous snacks.
Address: No. 13, Gen Street, Dongcheng (downstairs from Dazhou Hotel)
Phone: 028-86258168
Business hours: 09:00-20:00 throughout the year
2. Xiaotan Duhua Restaurant
A local time-honored brand store still maintains its former level. There is a kind of 'old Chengdu flavor'. All kinds of tofu pudding are very popular, full of ingredients, clean and delicious. Ice drunk tofu pudding is especially brilliant, sour and sweet, refreshing. The sweet water surface is also very chewy, with the perfect ratio of sweetness, spiciness, and saltiness. Although it is popular and requires queuing, one can quickly take their seat. Seeing so many local diners in the restaurant, you can tell how authentic the taste is.
Address: No. 86-13, West Street, Chengdu City
Business hours: 07:30-21:00 throughout the year
