Zha Jiang Mian - 炸酱面

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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."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.