Beijing “Fried Sauce” Noodles – Zha Jiang Mian

Name: Beijing “Fried Sauce” Noodles – Zha Jiang Mian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 oz. ground pork ((170g)); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon oil ((plus 1 tablespoon)); 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 oz. pork fat ((finely minced; optional)); 3 slices ginger ((minced finely)); 4 cloves garlic ((minced)); 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms ((finely chopped)); 2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce; 3 tablespoons ground bean sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 cup water; 8 oz. dried wheat noodles ((or 1 pound fresh wheat noodles)); 1 cup carrots ((julienned)); 1 cup cucumbers ((julienned)); 1/2 cup scallions ((julienned))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面), or Fried Sauce Noodles is so famous in China that the mere mention of it makes people think of Beijing. It’s sold everywhere—from street vendors to restaurants in five star hotels.

Updated at: Fri, 03 May 2024 00:57:38 GMT