Most Dan Dan noodle dishes in China also contain sesame paste in the sauce. Some use a mix of sesame paste and peanut butter. They also usually have a ground peanut topping, although I always forego that.
I watched another video, I forgot the name but she’s from Sichuan, China and she says sesame paste is actually not included in a traditional dan dan noodles and was actually a bit loose and light just like what Marion did here in this video. If I’m not mistaken, adding sesame paste is a modern take on dan dan noodles. EDIT: I found the name of the other youtuber: Cooking Bomb, she is indeed from Sichuan. So Marion didn’t do anything wrong here.
I tried this out today and I'm a dead fan of it now. I made your chilli oil, Chinese 5 spice and the whole thing. All my friends loved it and so did I! A big resounding thank you!
Could you do an essentials video for things to keep in your pantry, freezer and stuff and which brand you use. Just to see what you always keep in the house!
Hi Marion, I finally got my hands on your sauces after I found out that Coles in Australia stocks them. Omg every single one I’ve tried have been amazing! I’m especially addicted to your “coconut sriracha”!
Omg my favorite two things in one dish, noodles and ground meat, and chili oil 😋, love your channel so much, please don’t ever stop sharing your recipes Marion ❤️
Marion, you Asian cooking Goddess-most any of the ingredients you use can be found online or at an Asian grocer. Thank you for all the knowledge and inspiration! You need to come to the US to meet your fans LIKE ME!!!!!
Another noodle recipe, YAY! 💗🙌💗 i love every noodle recipes that you made, it so WONDERFUL and AMAZING! Thank you for the 2 video you made today ma'am! Always make me happy 💗💗
Tahini isn't traditional. Traditionally it would be Chinese artisanal sesame paste, which is thicker and stronger than tahini. But not everyone uses sesame paste; it's not required.
Is there a reason why you don't include roasted sesame paste? Other dan dan mian recipes have it. Anyway looks delicious and am going to cook your version today 🍗♥️🌸🙈😋
Hi Marion.. i just love your cooking, its so easy and simple I've made your spicy chicken and basil fried rice and it was a hit for family even the kids. I just wanted to ask you is there a substitute for the shaoshing wine please. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Hi Marion love your recipes. Like you mentioned I am sure there are many ways to make it. Do you ever add Chinese tahini(aka toasted sesame tahini)? Excited to try this btw!
Marion, what have you done to me? That chili oil recipe has me hooked! The conflict is that I love it, I love the toasty aroma (not spicy or overwelming when I smell it) and I find myself putting more of it than I ever thought I could handle on your recipes! LOVE your cooking!! XOXOXO
OMG I'm a big fan of Dan Dan noodles, I'm like you it's right up there. Please add a few dashes of Chinkiang vinegar once prepared, I have an old local lady that makes this for me, hers has a little more liquid which I prefer, like you say so many versions...Keep up the amazing work, you rock!
It should do, yes, if it's traditional. It also should have some lightly boiled choi sum or pak choi. If you can't find the sesame paste you could substitute tahini or even peanut butter. I feel the sesame taste is an essential element of Dan Dan noodles so i was a little disappointed with this recipe. Try Souped Up Recipes on TH-cam for a more authentic version.
You're version looks great and I've Dan Dan noodles many times before. After researching recipes from China, and Chinese expats around the world, I've created a favorite version. I typically use a foil pouch of Sui Mi Ya Cai, but yours, in the crock looks fantastic. Can you share a link?
I am from Nepal It's been few months I have seen your videos and I have try few of them too and it turn out very nice my family love it so much ❤❤ for sure i will try your thai garlic and pepper chicken.
This is a version without sesame paste, obviously. The reason Marion's recipes r so loved n successful is because she always tries to make sure the ingredients r regular pantry staples that most people would have, n sesame paste is probably not 1 of those, so THANK YOU MARION FOR THE EASY N YUMMY RECIPE!
Oh my gosh, I went to a restaurant recently and got this dish but could not remember what it was called. Then I came across this video that you uploaded today, and without even searching it happens to be the same one! Now I know how to make it haha. This looks so flavourful and spicy🔥
I've made a few different recipes for dan dan noodles and will be trying this one soon, as you never disappoint. I'm just curious - virtually any other recipe I've seen includes Chinese sesame paste as a base for the sauce, but you mentioned that your recipe is more towards a classic version. Any comment?
When I lived in China I saw both versions, so I guess it's possible to add or exclude the sesame paste. I exclude it sometimes when I want a more fragrant/chili flavor. Or add it when I want it to be more mellow and nutty. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
Please Marion, where can we buy the Pickled mustard greens that you have, that come in the nice ceramic jar? I REALLY want to buy this, Australian person here. Anyone know?
I wonder if you could use sauerkraut in place of the pickled cabbage. It sounds like it would be a similar flavor, it's salty and acidic from fermentation.
It would work just fine, especially if you used a fermented sauerkraut rather than just soaked in vinegar. I was able to find preserved cabbage at my Asian supermarket and it tastes very much like a good sauerkraut, except this one was packed in chilli oil, so it was a bit spicy.
They're in the section with the other Oriental sauces and spices although, my Walmart has not had any for a while. It may be because they are trying to get more essential items in stock.
You can't substitute Yibin Yacai for pickled cabbage! That's like substituting sour kraut for pickle relish. This is a dry noodle dish, so why would you add water to the sauce? To get that creaminess, use oil and/ or sesame paste. You can even use a little of the rendered fat from cooking the pork. This meat topping should be made from pork belly that's been minced with a cleaver. When it's stir-fried, it will easily get a crispy texture.
This looks like such a good one for spicy lovers ! Have to make for sure. Non cooking question, where do you get these beautiful blouses that you wear in your videos ? I love the slight flare at the end, I’ve noticed you have white and black. Thanks !!
What Shao Hsing wine brand can you recommend that is similar to what you use? Pagoda Shaoxing Huadiao Rice Wine brand is hard to find in the US, even on Amazon.
Actually authentic version (sichuan area) does not use roasted sesame paste at all. Version with broth and sesame paste is used with Hong Kong style dan dan noodles 😊 So there are TWO different "original" versions from dan dan noodles + every chef has it own variation from these 2.
Marion used thin wheat noodle so I reckon that is the ideal type of noodle for this dish. That said, I don't see any harm in using egg noodle. I think it will be just fine.
Those peppercorns are *HARD* to find. Hate to say it, but unless you feel like driving for way too long to the asian supermarket, then just get them online. Also, grind them to a *FINE* powder, otherwise it's like eating cat litter. Please don't substitute cat litter for the peppercorns though, not the same thing.
now can i ask . if i get the sichuan pepper corns , im i right in thinking that you shouldent use the seed , more just use the shell. how can i seperate this.. cheers
I added some corn starch to my pork meat and also added sesame paste to my sauce. I see you have omitted it from your recipe. I think it ads a lot of flavor to the dish.
You must make sure that the pork you use is at lest 50% fat - belly pork is perfect - and I cut mine up by hand so that it is chopped rather than minced.
I have a large Asian supermarket near me that sells a variety of dried Chinese noodles. One of the varieties is actually called "Dan Dan Noodles" they are really thin (somewhere between spaghetti and angel hair) and very straight. Any thin wheat noodle will work, though.
You can get Sichuan peppercorns off Amazon, but I have found them to be poor quality. I found some great Sichuan peppercorns at MalaMarket.com. I've also found black rice vinegar, a.k.a. Chinkiang vinegar, on Amazon and in several of my local Asian grocery stories here in the Midwest U.S.A. FYI.
Most Dan Dan noodle dishes in China also contain sesame paste in the sauce. Some use a mix of sesame paste and peanut butter. They also usually have a ground peanut topping, although I always forego that.
I'm surprised Marion left that out, it's an essential flavour in Dan Dan.
I would add that and some Bok Choi on top. Hers is the simplest fastest of the Dan Dan recipes I've found so far.
She has been criticized before for her dishes
I watched another video, I forgot the name but she’s from Sichuan, China and she says sesame paste is actually not included in a traditional dan dan noodles and was actually a bit loose and light just like what Marion did here in this video.
If I’m not mistaken, adding sesame paste is a modern take on dan dan noodles.
EDIT:
I found the name of the other youtuber: Cooking Bomb, she is indeed from Sichuan. So Marion didn’t do anything wrong here.
You can buy Sichuan Peppers in the Nuts and Lollies shop in Northcote Plaza in Northcote, Vic, Australia. For anyone in the area looking
Where can I find it in Oklahoma?
@@tekkenfan01 I would try a Chinese grocer or a supermarket in Chinatown or a specialty spice shop
Annita Hayward ok thx
@John order from online
I tried this out today and I'm a dead fan of it now. I made your chilli oil, Chinese 5 spice and the whole thing. All my friends loved it and so did I! A big resounding thank you!
I've made dan dan noodles before, but today I cooked your recipe. By far the best dan dan noodles I've eaten!! Thanks!
Can't wait to make this. Thank you SO MUCH, Marion, for all these videos. I am learning so much about Thai food!
Tony Silva are you high? This is Chinese food...
Loved it!!! Made a couple alterations, added sesame oil, ginger garlic and small pieces of tofu
I've made a few dozen of your recipes and they are always amazing, but this was an entirely different level! SO GOOD!
actorguy213 that’s so awesome to know! Thank you for coming back to let me know!
Could you do an essentials video for things to keep in your pantry, freezer and stuff and which brand you use. Just to see what you always keep in the house!
Like sauces, spices, noodles and stuff
Did this with impossible beef and it was really good as well thank you for the great recipe... And now I'm addicted to pickled mustard greens. 😂
You're a busy person! Quantity of output in this case also goes with quality! Compliments to you and the crew.
Mahn England Thank you so much. My team are amazing and I will be sure to pass on your kind comment!
Hi Marion, I finally got my hands on your sauces after I found out that Coles in Australia stocks them. Omg every single one I’ve tried have been amazing! I’m especially addicted to your “coconut sriracha”!
My fav noodles!❤❤ Thanks for the recipe. Going to make it for sure!!!
This cooking channel is so great!
John Locatelli Thanks John!
Omg my favorite two things in one dish, noodles and ground meat, and chili oil 😋, love your channel so much, please don’t ever stop sharing your recipes Marion ❤️
asianleo83 Aw thank you so much!
simple cooking method but delicious, another awesome recipe from this channel👌👌👌👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🍽️🍲🍽️🥗
Marion, you Asian cooking Goddess-most any of the ingredients you use can be found online or at an Asian grocer. Thank you for all the knowledge and inspiration! You need to come to the US to meet your fans LIKE ME!!!!!
Great cooking video for Dan-dan. Thank you.
Looks absolutely amazing.
Cheers from Australia.
will you check out my village cooking too ? i hope you like it sub me if you like it only
It looks so good... I'm gonna try your recipe thank you
My favourite noodle dish from my favourite TH-cam presenter! 😀
Love the way you talk ♥️
Another noodle recipe, YAY! 💗🙌💗 i love every noodle recipes that you made, it so WONDERFUL and AMAZING! Thank you for the 2 video you made today ma'am! Always make me happy 💗💗
Air Balloon 😊😊😊
I have been waiting for your version of this beautiful dish and I just know it’s going to be my favorite! Love your stuff!
Corey Blake Thank you so much Corey! I hope you like it!
Any noodle dish is a fav of mine! Thank you!
Why you don't use tahini..?
Tahini isn't traditional. Traditionally it would be Chinese artisanal sesame paste, which is thicker and stronger than tahini. But not everyone uses sesame paste; it's not required.
Is there a reason why you don't include roasted sesame paste? Other dan dan mian recipes have it. Anyway looks delicious and am going to cook your version today 🍗♥️🌸🙈😋
Simply in love with your heavenly recipes. ♥️♥️♥️
I'm a picky eater so simple dishes like these are heaven, I will definitely be making this
Please have fun with cooking, and let us know when you tried them out ☺️ -Team Marion's Kitchen
I’m definitely trying this!
Hi Marion.. i just love your cooking, its so easy and simple I've made your spicy chicken and basil fried rice and it was a hit for family even the kids. I just wanted to ask you is there a substitute for the shaoshing wine please. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Looks amazing! Thank you for the wonderful videos.
Shouldn’t we put tahini?
Hi Marion love your recipes. Like you mentioned I am sure there are many ways to make it. Do you ever add Chinese tahini(aka toasted sesame tahini)? Excited to try this btw!
Have cooked a few of your dishes… yum 🤤 I love noodle dishes… and some spice 🌶 delish.
Marion, what have you done to me? That chili oil recipe has me hooked! The conflict is that I love it, I love the toasty aroma (not spicy or overwelming when I smell it) and I find myself putting more of it than I ever thought I could handle on your recipes! LOVE your cooking!! XOXOXO
OMG I'm a big fan of Dan Dan noodles, I'm like you it's right up there. Please add a few dashes of Chinkiang vinegar once prepared, I have an old local lady that makes this for me, hers has a little more liquid which I prefer, like you say so many versions...Keep up the amazing work, you rock!
love everything you do, im a big fan, but doesnt dan dan noodles have a sesami paste base?
It should do, yes, if it's traditional. It also should have some lightly boiled choi sum or pak choi. If you can't find the sesame paste you could substitute tahini or even peanut butter. I feel the sesame taste is an essential element of Dan Dan noodles so i was a little disappointed with this recipe. Try Souped Up Recipes on TH-cam for a more authentic version.
Yum 😋😍 thank you Marion 🙏
This looks soo yummy! I’ve got to try it!
You're version looks great and I've Dan Dan noodles many times before. After researching recipes from China, and Chinese expats around the world, I've created a favorite version. I typically use a foil pouch of Sui Mi Ya Cai, but yours, in the crock looks fantastic. Can you share a link?
All recipes I've used for dan Dan noodles include Asian sesame paste in the sauce. do you not use it?
Yes, sesame seed paste is integral to give that nutty flavour which is classic in Dan Dan noodles.
They are also called prickly ash pepper corns
I am from Nepal
It's been few months I have seen your videos and I have try few of them too and it turn out very nice my family love it so much ❤❤ for sure i will try your thai garlic and pepper chicken.
Love love love your recipes Marion 😍
Hi Marion. Some recipes ive seen they use sesame paste in the sauce. But you dont. Is there any reason
Looks like she doesn't want to talk about sesame paste.. oops!
This is a version without sesame paste, obviously. The reason Marion's recipes r so loved n successful is because she always tries to make sure the ingredients r regular pantry staples that most people would have, n sesame paste is probably not 1 of those, so THANK YOU MARION FOR THE EASY N YUMMY RECIPE!
@@pakhoy8648 hi. Not fighting. Innocent question
Hi Marion! Can you please make a recipe video of pad Thai 😊?
Oh my gosh, I went to a restaurant recently and got this dish but could not remember what it was called. Then I came across this video that you uploaded today, and without even searching it happens to be the same one! Now I know how to make it haha. This looks so flavourful and spicy🔥
I really love your channel
I've made a few different recipes for dan dan noodles and will be trying this one soon, as you never disappoint. I'm just curious - virtually any other recipe I've seen includes Chinese sesame paste as a base for the sauce, but you mentioned that your recipe is more towards a classic version. Any comment?
When I lived in China I saw both versions, so I guess it's possible to add or exclude the sesame paste. I exclude it sometimes when I want a more fragrant/chili flavor. Or add it when I want it to be more mellow and nutty. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
My goodness I can’t stop watching your channel!
I will be making this, I've been looking for a good recipe to use Szechuan peppercorns in. They have such a great and unique flavor.
For anyone looking for Szechuan peppercorns, if you have a Cost Plus Market, near you, a small packet costs about $3.
I want to live with you so bad lol 😂
Your cooking looks amazing ❤️
Please Marion, where can we buy the Pickled mustard greens that you have, that come in the nice ceramic jar? I REALLY want to buy this, Australian person here. Anyone know?
Keep the great work up!
hi 👋 I’m yuliana from Indonesia and I very love the way you cook 😘😘😘 I always waching you vidio before I cook😀😀 so lovely ❤️
I wonder if you could use sauerkraut in place of the pickled cabbage. It sounds like it would be a similar flavor, it's salty and acidic from fermentation.
It would work just fine, especially if you used a fermented sauerkraut rather than just soaked in vinegar. I was able to find preserved cabbage at my Asian supermarket and it tastes very much like a good sauerkraut, except this one was packed in chilli oil, so it was a bit spicy.
To everyone reading the comments, Marion's sauces are now available at Walmart!
Thank you! ☺
Thanks
Where are they found in Walmart?
They're in the section with the other Oriental sauces and spices although, my Walmart has not had any for a while. It may be because they are trying to get more essential items in stock.
Do you have a go to flavour or brand of store bough frozen dumplings? Suggestions PLEASE :)
You can't substitute Yibin Yacai for pickled cabbage! That's like substituting sour kraut for pickle relish. This is a dry noodle dish, so why would you add water to the sauce? To get that creaminess, use oil and/ or sesame paste. You can even use a little of the rendered fat from cooking the pork. This meat topping should be made from pork belly that's been minced with a cleaver. When it's stir-fried, it will easily get a crispy texture.
Looks totally YUM🤗
I made this last night and it's delicious though I find it very salty. Do I need to rinse out the salt of the 'tong chai' before using?
I love when you get to the eating part; “mmm, so good!” Great video. 😋
It really looks fantastic yet simple to make! Love your videos (and accent :-))
This looks like such a good one for spicy lovers ! Have to make for sure. Non cooking question, where do you get these beautiful blouses that you wear in your videos ? I love the slight flare at the end, I’ve noticed you have white and black. Thanks !!
My kind of dish 😍👍🏻
What Shao Hsing wine brand can you recommend that is similar to what you use? Pagoda Shaoxing Huadiao Rice Wine brand is hard to find in the US, even on Amazon.
HI Marion, can I add pckled takuan radish instead of ya cai? I have a Japanese market nearby, and takuan is the closest I can find.
no tahini?
Ah this looks so good and easy! Good thing i have made your spicy oil twice now. I was hoping you could do a couple breakfast and lunch video's?
Amazing!
If I buy the chili oil, what brands would you recommend? I'm not sure if I'll be able to find a suitable oil in my asian supermarket
We have the source of how to make the Homemade chilli oil from scratch on our website, you can get full recipe for free ☺️ -Team Marion's Kitchen
HOw can you have Dan Dan without sesame paste?? How!!??
Hi Marion. What can I use to substitute shaoxing wine in cooking? I mean, without using any other wine 😊
I would say there's no substitute since it's a really unique flavour, but dry sherry could definitely be used.
@@rossmcmahon604 i don't consume any type of wine in my daily basis cooking. thank you for your kind explanation, much appreciated
@@muniramohamad in that case white grape juice could be used!
@@rossmcmahon604 That sounds good. Thanks again ☺☺☺
@@rossmcmahon604 Yeah, I was immediately going to suggest dry sherry until I read...without wine....No substitute really.
What type of noodles are used for this dish?
If people have access to Amazon in their location, Amazon sells Sichuan peppercorns.
no sesame paste ?
Where is the sesame paste? It is a huge component for Dan Dan noodle.
Actually authentic version (sichuan area) does not use roasted sesame paste at all.
Version with broth and sesame paste is used with Hong Kong style dan dan noodles 😊
So there are TWO different "original" versions from dan dan noodles + every chef has it own variation from these 2.
Yeah, well, that’s just, like. your opinion, man.
No sesame paste?
Can we use minced turkey instead of the pork? Thanks 🙏
that mince should be braised with chillie oil and fermented black bean paste！
What kind of noodles should i use for these dan dan noodle dish? I only have the egg noodles..thanks.
Marion used thin wheat noodle so I reckon that is the ideal type of noodle for this dish. That said, I don't see any harm in using egg noodle. I think it will be just fine.
@@curiosity6621 Thats not very specific, we tend to name different types of noodles in Australia such as Hokien Noodles, Soba Noodles and the like
What noodles do you use?
YESSS i love it
I know what Sunday dinner is going to be.
Those peppercorns are *HARD* to find. Hate to say it, but unless you feel like driving for way too long to the asian supermarket, then just get them online. Also, grind them to a *FINE* powder, otherwise it's like eating cat litter. Please don't substitute cat litter for the peppercorns though, not the same thing.
Cat litter? OMG! Hahahahaha.
Can you make Thai Curry noodle. Thanks
Go girl go almost 900k 👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖 just watching this dish lights my mouth on FIRE 🔥
now can i ask . if i get the sichuan pepper corns , im i right in thinking that you shouldent use the seed , more just use the shell. how can i seperate this.. cheers
You can use all of it, the whole plant is edible.
I added some corn starch to my pork meat and also added sesame paste to my sauce. I see you have omitted it from your recipe. I think it ads a lot of flavor to the dish.
No sesame paste? Wth
You must make sure that the pork you use is at lest 50% fat - belly pork is perfect - and I cut mine up by hand so that it is chopped rather than minced.
Is there a specific name for the type of noodles used?
I have a large Asian supermarket near me that sells a variety of dried Chinese noodles. One of the varieties is actually called "Dan Dan Noodles" they are really thin (somewhere between spaghetti and angel hair) and very straight. Any thin wheat noodle will work, though.
@@actorguy213 thanks, i'll look for those. Hope they sell them here in Norway.
It’s not Dan Dan noodles without sesame paste
Marion mentioned at the start her recipe is more like the traditional recipe. Traditional Dan Dan Noodles doesn’t have sesame paste.
You can get Sichuan peppercorns off Amazon, but I have found them to be poor quality. I found some great Sichuan peppercorns at MalaMarket.com. I've also found black rice vinegar, a.k.a. Chinkiang vinegar, on Amazon and in several of my local Asian grocery stories here in the Midwest U.S.A. FYI.
Thats great, I just wish it was an Australian source :(
Nooooooooo, where is the tahini¿
Maam what is the meaning of dan dan ?
Why can't it all be mixed together before serving? Is it just a traditional presentation thing?
NOT Dan Dan noodles without the signature peanut or sesame paste sauce
I take it that it's ok to leave chilli oil unsealed for a decent period of time?