Za Jiang Mein Beijing Style Meat Sauce With Noodles Recipes

ZA JIANG MEIN (BEIJING-STYLE MEAT SAUCE WITH NOODLES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the wok. When the oil is ready, add the garlic and then the pork. Fry briefly.
• Blend the bean sauce with the beer.
• Add the mixed sauce, sprinkle the sugar into the wok and cook, stir until the sauce is piping hot (about 10 mins).
• Turn off the heat and start to boil the noodles, 1 min and remove.
• Drain the noodles thoroughly and place into a bowl.
• Spoon over the sauce. Garnish with the scallions, bean sprouts and cucumber shreds generously.

BEIJING "FRIED SAUCE" NOODLES - ZHA JIANG MIAN

Steps:

• Marinate the pork with the following for 15 minutes: ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
• Heat a tablespoon oil in your wok over medium heat and add the pork fat (if using). Cook for 1 minute to render the fat down, and add the marinated ground pork to the wok. Cook for a minute to brown it, and then add the ginger, garlic, and mushrooms. Stir fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the sweet bean sauce, ground bean sauce, dark soy sauce, and water, stirring everything together well. Lower the heat and cover the wok. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• While that's happening, cook the noodles according to the package directions. Mix with the sauce and toss with the julienned carrots, cucumbers, and scallions. This amount of sauce should be good for 4 servings.