1-HOUR NOODLES (ZHA JIANG MIAN) RECIPE BY TASTY

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1-Hour Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, garlic, fresh ginger, shallot, ground pork, soy bean paste, sweet bean sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch slurry, large egg, fresh noodles, persian cucumber, fresh cilantro leaves

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
1 tablespoon garlic, plus 1 teaspoon minced, divided
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
4 oz ground pork, 80/20
1 tablespoon soy bean paste, fermented
1 tablespoon sweet bean sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
¼ cup cornstarch slurry, 8 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water
1 large egg, beaten
⅔ lb fresh noodles, of choice
1 persian cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, the ginger, and shallot and sauté until lightly aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add the ground pork to the pan and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the soy bean paste and sweet bean sauce and cook until caramelized, 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
  • Add the caramelized bean paste mixture to the ground pork mixture and stir to combine. Add the soy sauce and cook for another 30 seconds to incorporate. Add the cornstarch slurry, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water at a time as needed to keep the mixture at a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small pan over low heat. Add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil, then pour in the egg and tilt the pan to spread in a thin layer. Cook until the top is just set, then remove the egg crepe from the pan. Let cool, then thinly slice.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain.
  • Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl and top with the ground pork mixture. Garnish with the egg crepe strips, cucumber, cilantro, and remaining teaspoon of minced garlic.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1440 calories, Carbohydrate 161 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 10 grams

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