Zha Jiang Mian
Zha jiang mian is one of China's traditional specialty noodles, renowned as one of the "Top Ten Noodles". It is prepared in various ways across the country, with Beijing-style cuisine considered more authentic. The essence lies in the dish's sauce, complemented by shredded radish, cucumber, and bean sprouts for a refreshing and crunchy texture. Those who enjoy spiciness can add a spoonful of chili oil for an extra kick. With a simple mix, it offers a delicious and fragrant taste, rich and satisfying, loved by both adults and children alike.
INGREDIENTS
- 150g pork belly
- 100g noodles
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the ingredients by cleaning them thoroughly. Slice 150g of pork belly into thin strips and place them on a plate for later use.
Marinate the pork belly:
Add 5g of cooking wine, 5g of salt, and 10g of soy sauce to the bowl containing the sliced pork belly. Then, add 5g of cornstarch and mix well. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
Prepare the sauce:
Pour 30g of dried yellow bean sauce and 15g of sweet bean sauce into a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Tip:
If you like spicy food, you can also add chili sauce according to your taste.
Heat the wok and add 25g of peanut oil. Stir-fry the marinated pork belly strips until cooked. Then, add the prepared sauce mixture and stir-fry evenly. Finally, add 3g of granulated sugar and continue to stir-fry.
Next, add 150g of pure water to the wok. Bring it to a rapid boil over high heat while stirring quickly until the sauce thickens.
In another pot, add 500g of pure water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles in the boiling water until they are fully cooked, then drain them. Place the cooked noodles into a serving bowl.
Julienne 10g of cucumber and 10g of carrot.
Arrange the julienned cucumber and carrot on top of the noodles in the bowl. Then pour the Zhajiang sauce over them. Your bowl of Zhajiangmian is now ready to serve.