Zha Jiang Mian with Eggplants♪

soybean paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: fermented black bean sauce

Miso provides a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare the chicken bone soup.

Make Tian Mian Jiang.

Prepare Zha Jiang.

Prepare other ingredients.

Cook the dish.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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