Zha Jiang Mein - Chinese Noodles With Pork And Bean

Name: Zha Jiang Mein - Chinese Noodles With Pork And Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 scallions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 pound ground pork; 1 cup hoisin sauce; 3/4 cup beer; 5 tablespoons ground bean sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 head bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 pound fresh Chinese noodles; 2 cups mung bean sprouts; 1 cucumber, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 scallions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 pound ground pork
1 cup hoisin sauce
3/4 cup beer
5 tablespoons ground bean sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 head bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 pound fresh Chinese noodles
2 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cucumber, cut into matchstick-size pieces
2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces

1
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir scallions, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pork; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Mix hoisin sauce, beer, ground bean sauce, and sugar into pork mixture. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add bok choy and stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bok choy is tender, about 5 minutes more.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
4
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add mung beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
5
Serve sauce over noodles and top with cucumber, carrots, and bean sprouts.

921

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 scallions, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Zha Jiang Mein - Chinese Noodles With Pork And Bean Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Zha Jiang Mein - Chinese Noodles With Pork And Bean Sauce

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