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Zha Jiang Mian (Fried Sauce Noodles)

Yields4 ServingsPrep 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.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

175

Amount per serving
Calories650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g33%

Saturated Fat 7g35%
Sodium 900mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 80g30%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.