According to Fuchsia Dunlop, dan dan noodles are named after the cry of hawkers roaming the streets of Chengdu with their wares hanging from a dan (or bamboo pole) across their shoulders. This is a firecracker of a dish: intensely savoury, and hot with smoky chilli and tingly Sichuan peppercorns, it’s traditionally served in small portions. But some rules are made to be broken.
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Serves 2
