Dandan noodles: A traditional delicacy from Sichuan Province in southwest China. Legend has it that noodles were carried on a shoulder pole to be sold in the streets in the olden days. Therefore, they are called Dandan noodles. Dandan means "shoulder pole" in Chinese. Follow Hu Xiaoyong, top gourmet chef at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, to learn how to make this famous dish.

Video director: Ding Qian 

Videographers: He Zhu, Ma Lei

Video editor: Liu Haibo

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