World Flavors Cookbook

Beijing Zhajiangmian

Name: Beijing Zhajiangmian
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: Hand-pulled or thick wheat noodles; Sauce: 200g ground pork, 3 tbsp yellow bean paste, 2 tbsp sweet bean sauce; Ginger, garlic, scallions; Toppings: Cucumber, radish, bean sprouts, edamame

Thick wheat noodles topped with a rich, dark fried bean sauce and fresh julienned vegetables.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

Hand-pulled or thick wheat noodles
Sauce: 200g ground pork, 3 tbsp yellow bean paste, 2 tbsp sweet bean sauce
Ginger, garlic, scallions
Toppings: Cucumber, radish, bean sprouts, edamame

Instructions

Sauté ground pork until fat renders. Add aromatics.
Mix the bean pastes with a little water and add to the pork. Simmer until the sauce is dark and the oil separates.
Boil noodles and rinse in warm water.
Place noodles in a bowl, top with a generous ladle of sauce and fresh vegetables. Mix well before eating.