Zhajiangmian Chinese Noodle Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 medium spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 1 pound (about 453 grams) ground pork
• 1 (12-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, squeezed dry and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce
• 3 tablespoons chili bean sauce
• 1 cup shelled edamame beans
• 1 medium carrot, julienned, more for garnish, optional
• 2 cups (about 120 grams) bean sprouts, more for garnish, optional
• 1/4 cup water, divided
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn flour
• 1 pound (about 453 grams) wheat noodles
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil