Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles)

AuthorSusan LeeCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
For the Sauce:
 1 lb (450g) ground pork or beef
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 4 tablespoons sweet bean sauce or hoisin sauce
 2 tablespoons yellow soybean paste (or more hoisin sauce if unavailable)
 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
 3 green onions, finely chopped
 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
 5 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
For the Noodles and Toppings:
 16 oz (450g) fresh wheat noodles
 1 cucumber, julienned
 1 carrot, julienned
 Bean sprouts (optional)
 Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
1

Cook the Meat:

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.

2

Make the Sauce:

Push the meat to the side of the pan and add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, sautéing until fragrant.
Stir in the sweet bean sauce, soybean paste, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, mixing well.
Pour in the water or chicken stock and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

3

Prepare the Noodles:

While the sauce is simmering, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4

Prepare the Noodles:

While the sauce is simmering, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5

Serve:

Mix the sauce and vegetables into the noodles at the table just before eating.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:
 1 lb (450g) ground pork or beef
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 4 tablespoons sweet bean sauce or hoisin sauce
 2 tablespoons yellow soybean paste (or more hoisin sauce if unavailable)
 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
 3 green onions, finely chopped
 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
 5 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
For the Noodles and Toppings:
 16 oz (450g) fresh wheat noodles
 1 cucumber, julienned
 1 carrot, julienned
 Bean sprouts (optional)
 Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Cook the Meat:

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.

2

Make the Sauce:

Push the meat to the side of the pan and add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, sautéing until fragrant.
Stir in the sweet bean sauce, soybean paste, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, mixing well.
Pour in the water or chicken stock and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

3

Prepare the Noodles:

While the sauce is simmering, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4

Prepare the Noodles:

While the sauce is simmering, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5

Serve:

Mix the sauce and vegetables into the noodles at the table just before eating.

Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles)
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