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Dan Dan Noodles

Name: Dan Dan Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 12 oz thin wheat noodles or fresh ramen; 4 oz ground pork; 2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste (zhīmajiàng); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar; 2 tbsp chili oil with sediment; 1 tsp cannabis-infused sesame oil; 2 tbsp Yibin sui mi ya cai (preserved mustard greens); 3 cloves garlic, minced; Chopped peanuts, green onions, Sichuan pepper

A Chengdu street-stall classic: thin wheat noodles tossed in a lush sauce of sesame paste, chili oil, and pickled mustard greens, topped with savory pork crumbles. Myrcene's earthy warmth amplifies the sesame depth.

Total

27m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

12 oz thin wheat noodles or fresh ramen
4 oz ground pork
2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste (zhīmajiàng)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar
2 tbsp chili oil with sediment
1 tsp cannabis-infused sesame oil
2 tbsp Yibin sui mi ya cai (preserved mustard greens)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Chopped peanuts, green onions, Sichuan pepper

How to make it

1
Mix sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and cannabis sesame oil in bowls.
2
Boil noodles until just tender. Reserve ½ cup cooking water.
3
Meanwhile, brown pork in a wok with garlic and preserved greens until crispy.
4
Drain noodles, toss into the sauce bowls. Add a splash of noodle water.
5
Top with pork crumbles, chopped peanuts, green onions, and Sichuan pepper.
6
Toss well at the table before eating.

Cooking tips

Use Chinese sesame paste, not tahini — the roast level is different.
The noodle water is the secret: it emulsifies the sauce.
Add a soft-boiled egg for extra richness.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Blue Dream

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THC 17–24%CBD 0.2% Verified

BerryBlueberrySweet

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Mango Kush

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Limonene

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OG Kush

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Bisabolol

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EarthyPineLemon

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Why this pairing works

Myrcene — in your strain and on your plate

Myrcene is the most common terpene in cannabis and the engine behind many indica-style sedating effects. Earthy and herbaceous, it loves rich, slow-cooked, comforting foods.

Read the full Myrcene guide