Zha Jiang Mian (Easy 20 Minute Fried Sauce Noodles)
Zha Jiang Mian, often translated as Fried Sauce Noodles, is a famous northern Chinese noodle dish known for its bold, savory flavors. If you love Chinese comfort food, this recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 4 GloryLand Brown Rice & Millet Noodle Cakes, *See Note 1
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ lb ground pork, *See Note 2
- ½ lb ground chicken
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 scallion, chopped, separate white and green parts
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- ½ cup sweet bean sauce , or sweet flour sauce
- 2 tbsp fermented soy bean paste
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 cup water, or chicken broth
- 1 cucumber, julienned, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles into the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. If you are using GloryLand Brown Rice & Millet Noodles, the boiling time takes 4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl of ice water or rinse them under running cold water to stop the cooking. Drain noodles and set aside.
Make the Meat Sauce
- In a bowl, add sweet bean sauce, soy bean sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and water/broth. Whisk everything together until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a wok or pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of scallion, sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground pork and ground chicken. Break them into little pieces and stir-fry until browned and crumbly.
- Add Shaoxing wine and cook until the water has evaporated.
- Stir in the pre-mixed sauce and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
To Serve
- Divide the noodles into 4 separate bowls. Ladle the meat sauce generously over the top. Garnish with cucumber and green onion. Mix everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
*NOTE 1: you can also use buckwheat noodles, udon, rice noodles, or even spaghetti.
*NOTE 2: Traditionally, Zha Jiang Mian is made with ground pork. You can substitute for ground beef, chicken, or turkey. You can also substitute with tofu and mushroom for vegetarian option.
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