Dan Dan Noodles
These Dan Dan Noodles deliver 40g protein and 824 calories per serving. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making them a complete lunch that balances protein, carbs, and fats in one bowl. Built for training days when you need sustained energy without multiple dishes.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(45g)
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Sherry, Dry(60g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(960g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(30g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(4g)
- •Sichuan Peppercorns, Ground(10g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(10g)
- •Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(30g)
- •Udon Noodles(907g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Peanuts(60g)
Instructions
- 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the pork, and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 2Stir in the soy sauce, sherry, chicken stock, peanut butter, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, sugar and chili paste. Bring to a boil over high heat before reducing heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 6 to 9 minutes.
- 3Divide the cooked noodles in 4 bowls.
- 4Spoon equal amounts of pork and sauce over the cooked noodles. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.
Nutrition — Per Serving
824
calories
40g
protein
48g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Saturated fat
- 12.6g
- Sodium
- 1195 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 17.7g
4 servings per batch · ~665g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Dan Dan Noodles have per serving?
Each serving contains 40g of protein, 824 calories, 48g fat, and 60g carbs — a high-fat, moderate-carb noodle variation. This version is lower in carbs and calories than typical dan dan noodles while maintaining substantial protein content.
How long does Dan Dan Noodles take to prep?
This quick prep stovetop recipe yields 4 servings, letting you batch-cook noodle bowls for the week in a single session. The creamy sauce-based format makes portioning and reheating during the week straightforward.
Is Dan Dan Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 40g protein and 824 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building phases where total calorie intake and protein targets need to be met. The fat-forward macro split provides calorie density for high-intake days without excessive carbohydrate volume.
