I have such fond and vivid memories of my mom making dumplings as a kid. She would spend HOURS — sometimes even all afternoon — mixing, kneading, and 包-ing (#Chinglish for “wrapping,” there’s not an English word that really conveys the same meaning) trays and trays of dumplings.

Dan Dan Noodles is one of my favorite noodle dishes to make. It's creamy, spicy, flavorful, and pretty easy to adjust the flavors to your preferences.