Zha Jiang Mian - 炸酱面 Recipe

Name: Zha Jiang Mian - 炸酱面
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup safflower oil; 2 cups peeled and chopped fresh bamboo root; 5 large cloves garlic, chopped; 2 small onions, chopped; 1/2 cup brown bean paste (made with soybeans); 1 pound ground pork; 1 pound hand-pulled Chinese noodles; 1 (10-ounce) package firm seasoned tofu, chopped; 8 stalks asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; Sambal oelek, for garnish (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup safflower oil
2 cups peeled and chopped fresh bamboo root
5 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 cup brown bean paste (made with soybeans)
1 pound ground pork
1 pound hand-pulled Chinese noodles
1 (10-ounce) package firm seasoned tofu, chopped
8 stalks asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
Sambal oelek, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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["1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.", "2. Heat 1 tablespoon safflower oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the bamboo shoot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Remove from wok and set aside.", "3. Add remaining safflower oil to wok. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and continue to cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.", "4. Carefully stir bean paste into wok until well combined. Add pork and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.", "5. Meanwhile, add noodles to boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Drain.", "6. Stir tofu into pork mixture and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.", "7. Divide noodles evenly between 2 plates. Spoon pork mixture over noodles; garnish with Sambal oelek and cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately."]

1224

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup safflower oil, 2 cups peeled and chopped fresh bamboo root, 5 large cloves garlic, chopped, 2 small onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Zha Jiang Mian - 炸酱面 falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Zha Jiang Mian - 炸酱面

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