Chef Gary Mehigan recently relished some Dan Dan noodles. He took to his Instagram and shared a boomerang of the dish he was enjoying. Needless to say, it looked absolutely delicious. But! What actually is Dan Dan Noodles? Well, if you have this question on your mind, we’re here to answer it for you! From its name to its history and origin, here is everything that you would need to know about this underrated Asian dish that Chef Gary Mehigan recently enjoyed!
Chef Gary Mehigan Relishes Dan Dan Noodles
If you’re an avid follower of celebrity chef Gary Mehigan, then you know that travelling around the world and trying the diverse food of varying cuisines is something that he does often and loves doing. He has journeyed the length and breadth of India and has tried different regional cuisines. He was also recently in Sri Lanka where he explored the rich culinary tapestry of the country.
Recently, he took to his Instagram account and shared a snap of Dan Dan Noodles on his Instagram account. If this made you wonder what Dan Dan Noodles are, we have the answer right here! Dan Dan Noodles, also known as dandanmian, is a Chinese noodle dish of Sichuan Cuisine. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Origin, History And Other Important Details That You Should Know
The name dandanmian itself is quite telling of its history and origin. Mian means noodles and you’ll often see it used in names of other noodle dishes like Biang Biang Mian or Zha Jhang Mian. Dandan is a type of wooden pole or bamboo. People used the bamboo to carry things along with them. How is it connected to the history, you ask? Well, we’ll tell you.
History Of Dan Dan Noodles
The dish originated as a street food in the Sichuan province of China. There, it was sold by hawkers carrying their wares on a dandan in which they stored the ingredients of the noodles. According to the official Michelin website, it is believed that the creator of the dish was Chen Baobao who invented the style around 1841
Legend has it that he was inspired by the roadside hawkers who sold food and wanted to do the same. He was good at making noodles so he decided that he would sell them. He started carrying all the ingredients he needed on a stick and sold it to passersby. Et Voila! A new culinary legacy was born! Compared to dishes like Chow Mein, it is not as popular.
However, it is bursting with flavours and spice. It can be made as a dry noodle dish or a soupy noodle dish.
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Have you ever tried dandanmian or Dan Dan Noodles? If not, would you like to? Let us know in the comments section below!
Cover Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons and @garymehigan/Instagram
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