Zhajiangmian (Beijing Noodles)
Chinese (Northern) · East Asia
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STOVETOP
8/10
Thick wheat noodles with savory fermented soybean paste sauce and fresh vegetables.
Why It Works
Fermented soybean paste provides deep umami; fresh crunchy vegetables contrast the rich sauce.
Key Ingredients
hand-pulled noodles
ground pork
tianmianjiang
cucumber
radish
edamame
scallions
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