Midnight Zha Jiang Mian
A classic Chinese noodle dish, Midnight Zha Jiang Mian is a staple of Chinese cuisine, rich in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons Zha Jiang Saucesee notes
- ●1 tablespoon Soy sauceadjust to taste
- ●2 tablespoons Peanut oilfor stir-frying
- ●200g Noodles (Mian)fresh or dried
- ●100g Ground porkor substitute with beef or tofu for a vegetarian option
- ●1 bunch Scallionschopped
- ●1 piece Gingergrated
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame seedsoptional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the ground pork to the wok and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
- 5
Add the chopped scallions to the wok and stir-fry for another minute.
- 6
Add the Zha Jiang sauce and soy sauce to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the cooked noodles to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
- 8
Transfer the noodles to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds if using.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!