zha jiang mian

Zha Jiang Mian is undoubtedly the most well-known noodle dish from Northern China.

These Beijing noodles are so popular that they are served in five-star hotels and by street vendors worldwide.

Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面)

pork belly

mushrooms

tbsp chopped garlic

tbsp chopped ginger

tbsp white section of spring onions

vegetable oil

sweet bean paste

soybean paste

tbsp rice wine

tsp sugar

tsp salt

carrot, julliened

cucumber, julienned

cabbage, julienned

noodles

Cut the pork belly into small dice. Then...

Cut the pork belly into small dice. Then mince the pork.

Soak the dry shitake mushroom until soft, remove...

Soak the dry shitake mushroom until soft, remove the stem, and cut them into small dice. Coarsely chopped some fresh ginger, garlic, and the white section of spring onions. Set aside.

Some vegetable oil in the wok.

Stir-fry the minced pork with the oil over...

Stir-fry the minced pork with the oil over medium heat until it shrinks slightly and turns golden.

Add the ginger, garlic, and white section of...

Add the ginger, garlic, and white section of the spring onions and continue to stir fry with the rendered oil.

Add the shitake mushrooms, followed by the fermented...

Add the shitake mushrooms, followed by the fermented soybean paste and sweet bean paste.

Season with salt and sugar.

Simmer over low heat until most of the...

Simmer over low heat until most of the water has evaporated and become aromatic.

Pour the water that we used to soak...

Pour the water that we used to soak the mushrooms into the wok. Turn to medium-high and continue cooking until it becomes a thick sauce. 

Drizzle some rice wine into the sauce, have...

Drizzle some rice wine into the sauce, have a few stirs, and dish out

Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl.

Arrange the julienne vegetables of different colors on...

Arrange the julienne vegetables of different colors on the noodles.

Ladle the minced pork sauce on top of...

Ladle the minced pork sauce on top of the noodles to serve.

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Zha Jiang Mian- How to make the famous Beijing fried sauce noodles

Beijing-style Zha Jiang Mian brings together chewy wheat noodles and a savory pork and mushroom sauce packed with umami. Topped with fresh cucumber, carrots, and crunchy bean sprouts, it’s a dish that perfectly balances textures and flavors. It’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Beijing Style Noodles or Zha Jiang Mian

doenjang (Korean soybean paste)

tian mian jiang (Korean sweet bean paste)

soy sauce

water

Shaoxing wine

sugar

oil (divided)

pork

mushrooms (shiitake

green onions (thinly sliced, divided)

ginger

Chinese wheat noodles

Persian cucumber (julienned)

carrot (julienned)

mung bean sprouts

Combine the doenjang, tian mian jiang, soy sauce, wine, and ¾ cup of water in a bowl. Stir to mix well.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula and spreading it out across the bottom of the pan so that it cooks evenly. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes until the bottom begins to brown, then break it up more with the spatula and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until it is cooked through and browned in places, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

Wipe out the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, ginger, and about ¾ of the green onions, reserving the rest of the green onions for garnish. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften, about 3 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet along with the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package, and then drain well.

To serve, divide the noodles among the bowls, top with the sauce, and garnish with the julienned cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and reserved green onion.

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