Zha Jiang Mian (炸醬麵) Easy Noodle Recipe!

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

fermented soybean paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso paste offers a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Chop the yellow onion into small pieces and transfer to a bowl or plate.

Chop the green onions and transfer to a plate.

In a small dish, mix together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sweet bean sauce, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a drizzle of chili oil.

In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup of water with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to create a thickener.

Heat the wok on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add the ground pork to the wok and break it up as it cooks.

When the pork is halfway cooked, add the chopped onions to the wok.

Once the pork is almost done, pour in the sauce mixture and stir quickly to combine.

Add the cornstarch thickener to the sauce and continue to mix until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well.

Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook the noodles.

Add the guam mao thick noodles to the boiling water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, testing for doneness.

Once cooked, drain the noodles over the sink.

In a serving bowl, place the cooked noodles and scoop the meat sauce directly over the top.

Serve sliced cucumbers on the side and garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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