Japanese Zha Mian
A Japanese-inspired dish featuring zha (dried soybeans) and mian (Japanese noodles), stir-fried with jiang (fermented soybean paste) and midnight sauce. Savor the rich flavors and textures of this savory noodle dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Zha (dried soybeans)soaked overnight
- ●8 oz Mian (Japanese noodles)
- ●2 tbsp Jiang (fermented soybean paste)
- ●2 tbsp Midnight sauceavailable in Asian grocery stores
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- ●1 bunch Green onionschopped
- ●1 piece Gingergrated
- ●2 tbsp Soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped green onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the grated ginger and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the soaked zha and cook until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the jiang (fermented soybean paste) and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add the mian (Japanese noodles) and cook until they are well coated with the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the midnight sauce and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Season with soy sauce to taste.
- 9
Transfer the noodles to a serving platter or individual plates.
- 10
Garnish with additional green onions and serve immediately.