Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Beijing Zhajiangmian
北京炸醬麵
Recipe overview
Wheat noodles are topped with minced pork fried slowly in fermented soybean paste and surrounded by crisp cucumber, carrot and bean sprouts.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g fresh wheat noodles
- 350 g minced pork
- 200 g cucumber
- 150 g carrot
- 150 g bean sprouts
Zhajiang sauce
- 100 g sweet bean paste
- 80 g fermented soybean paste
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 180 ml water
Stir-frying oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
02
Tools
- cutting board
- knife
- large bowl
- wok
- wok spatula
- measuring spoons
03
Steps
Step 1
Julienne cucumber and carrot
Julienne cucumber and carrot.
Step 2
Blanch bean sprouts for one minute and drain
Blanch bean sprouts for one minute and drain.
Step 3
Mix both bean pastes with sugar and water
Mix both bean pastes with sugar and water.
Step 4
Stir-fry minced pork over medium heat
Stir-fry minced pork over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook until pork is fully done and lightly browned
Cook until pork is fully done and lightly browned.
Step 6
Add the mixed sauce and stir continuously
Add the mixed sauce and stir continuously.
Step 7
Fry gently for twelve minutes until glossy and thick
Fry gently for twelve minutes until glossy and thick.
Step 8
Bring a large pot of water to a boil
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 9
Boil noodles until springy
Boil noodles until springy.
Step 10
Drain and divide noodles among four bowls
Drain and divide noodles among four bowls.
Step 11
Top each bowl with sauce and vegetables
Top each bowl with sauce and vegetables.
Step 12
Mix thoroughly from the bottom before eating
Mix thoroughly from the bottom before eating.
Common mistakes
- High heat burns the bean paste; cook gently and stir constantly.
Tips
Zhajiang is salty, so start with a small spoonful per bowl.
