Zha Jiang Noodles

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Step 1

1. Put a large pot of water on to boil

Step 2

2. Heat oil in a large flat bottomed wok over high heat. Add pork, cook, breaking up large pieces until mostly cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes

Step 3

3. Add onion and garlic, cook stirring occasionally until the pork is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 3 minutes

Step 4

4. Stir in black bean paste, cook stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds

Step 5

5. Add rice wine, cook scraping up any browned bits until the liquid has evaporated, about 30 seconds

Step 6

6. Stir in reduced sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper, tofu and 2 cups of water. Cook, stirring occasionally for five minutes

Step 7

7. Whisk cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Add to the pan, cook, stirring until thickened, one to two minutes. Remove from heat

Step 8

8. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss gently with sauce to combine

Step 9

9. Topped with cucumbers and scallions