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

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

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This zha jiang mian recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your noodle cravings in just an hour! With its savory, umami-packed sauce and tender noodles, you won't even believe you made it yourself.

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Cooking tools:

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Colander
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 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

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