Dan Dan Noodles
These Dan Dan Noodles deliver 46g protein and 996 calories per serving—a high-calorie, high-protein option for bulk phases. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making them a fuel-focused meal that covers your post-training nutrition in one prep. Built for anyone running a surplus who needs calorie density.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
- •Spinach(240g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(120g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(60g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(45g)
- •Chili Crisp, Prepared(30g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(454g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Peanuts, Dry Roasted(48g)
Instructions
- 1Gather and prep all ingredients.
- 2Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set noodles aside.
- 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and press down without moving it for a few minutes to get a nice browned, slightly crispy base.
- 4Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spinach. Stir-fry quickly until fully combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
- 5In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, chili crisp, brown sugar, and about half of the reserved pasta water. Mix until smooth.
- 6Toss noodles in the sauce, adding more pasta water*** as needed. The sauce should coat the noodles evenly without being thick or gloopy
- 7Place peanuts in a sealed ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin until coarse. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
- 8Divide dressed noodles evenly among serving bowls. Top each with a portion of the pork mixture, sliced green onions, and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately****.
Nutrition — Per Serving
996
calories
46g
protein
43g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 108g
- Saturated fat
- 12.4g
- Sodium
- 1427 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.0g
4 servings per batch · ~388g 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 46g of protein, 996 calories, 43g fat, and 108g carbs — a high-calorie, high-carb noodle dish. The macro profile is calorie-dense, suited for high-volume eating during muscle-building phases.
How long does Dan Dan Noodles take to prep?
This quick prep stovetop recipe yields 4 servings, allowing you to prepare multiple noodle bowls in one batch for quick mid-week meals. The sauce-based format means minimal per-serving assembly time during the week.
Is Dan Dan Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 996 calories per serving, this recipe is a calorie-dense option for lifters in a surplus phase trying to maximize total daily intake. The high carbohydrate and fat content supports strength training performance and recovery.
