Authentic Zhajiangmian with Meat and Miso Recipe

Name: Authentic Zhajiangmian with Meat and Miso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Ground pork; 100 grams Bamboo shoots cooked in water (canned or vacuum packed); 2 Shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 Green onion or scallion; 2 pieces Ginger; 200 ml Chinese soup stock (1/2 teaspoon soup stock granules + water); 2 tablespoons, 1/2 tablespoon, 1 dash Soy sauce, sugar, pepper; 1 tbsp Tianmianjiang (Chinese sweet bean paste); 2 tsp Katakuriko; 4 packs Chinese-style noodles; 4 tsp Sesame oil; 1/3 Cucumber

Servings: persons

200 grams Ground pork
100 grams Bamboo shoots cooked in water (canned or vacuum packed)
2 Shiitake mushrooms
1/2 Green onion or scallion
2 pieces Ginger
200 ml Chinese soup stock (1/2 teaspoon soup stock granules + water)
2 tablespoons, 1/2 tablespoon, 1 dash Soy sauce, sugar, pepper
1 tbsp Tianmianjiang (Chinese sweet bean paste)
2 tsp Katakuriko
4 packs Chinese-style noodles
4 tsp Sesame oil
1/3 Cucumber

1
Finely chop the ginger, green onion, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoot.
2
Combine the ingredients.
3
Heat some oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the ginger and green onion, taking care not to let it burn.
4
It will smell very nice.
5
Add the ground pork.
6
After about 20 seconds, flip it over and stir fry with a cutting motion using a wooden spatula.
7
If you use a cutting motion the meat won't get sticky.
8
It will be like this.
9
Add the shiitake mushroom and bamboo shoot and continue stir-frying.
10
When everything is cooked through, add the combined all at once.
11
Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes while stirring occasionally.
12
Turn the heat off and add the katakuriko dissolved in water little by little while stirring.
13
Stir over low heat until the sauce is thickened.
14
The meat-miso sauce is now done.
15
Cook the noodles following package instructions, drain well, wash under running water and put on serving plates.
16
Drizzle each portion with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and mix.
17
Pour the meat-miso sauce over the noodles, top with the julienned cucumber and it's done!
18
Bon appetit!
19
Here the meat-miso sauce is served with rice and sprinkled with some chopped green onions.
20
This is yummy too.
21
A version of the zhajiangmian with chopped green onions and sesame seeds as topping.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Ground pork, 100 grams Bamboo shoots cooked in water (canned or vacuum packed), 2 Shiitake mushrooms, 1/2 Green onion or scallion, and more.

Yes, Authentic Zhajiangmian with Meat and Miso falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Zhajiangmian with Meat and Miso

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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