This zha jiang mian recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your noodle cravings in just an hour! With its savory, umami-packed sauce and tender noodles, you won't even believe you made it yourself.

Quick Info

⏱️ Time varies • 🍽️ 2 servings • ⭐ 94%

Nutrition

1426 cal • 42g protein • 157g carbs • 70g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Dinner] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal] • [Asian]

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 4 ounces 80/20 ground pork
• 1 tablespoon fermented soy bean paste
• 1 tablespoon sweet bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• ¼ cup cornstarch slurry (8 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 360 grams fresh noodle of choice
• 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions Preview

1. In a medium pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vege…
2. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat another ta…
3. Add the caramelized bean paste mixture to …

…and 4 more steps

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Recipe by: Alvin Zhou • From: Tasty