Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles

Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles

Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles is a popular Chinese dish made with thin noodles topped with flavorful, thick soybean paste sauce, fresh vegetables, and ground pork. The sauce is made with fermented soybean paste, which gives it a unique, umami-rich flavor, mixed with stir-fried ground meat and vegetables like onions and garlic. It is often topped with sweet bean sauce, cucumbers, and scallions, and can be enjoyed as a hearty and savory meal or a quick street-food snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chinese wheat noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup ground pork
  • 1/4 cup fermented soybean paste (zhajiang)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup julienned cucumber
  • 1/4 cup julienned carrot

About the recipe

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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