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2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
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8 ounces ground pork
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic
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2 tablespoons black bean paste (see Tip)
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¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine (see Tip)
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce (see Tip)
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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6 ounces five-spice pressed tofu (see Tip), diced
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2 ¼ cups water, divided
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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28 ounces fresh Shanghai-style or fresh Japanese udon noodles (see Tip)
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2 cups julienned mini cucumbers
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½ cup sliced scallions
Zha Jiang Noodles
The name of this flavor-drenched dish aptly translates to "fried sauce noodles." A pork- and tofu-flecked sauce gets its savory powers from three layers of distinctive soy condiments. Tossed with thick wheat noodles, the result is satisfying and quite comforting.
Nutrition Information
121
Calories
18g
Carbohydrates
9g
Protein
548mg
Potassium
8g
Fiber
1g
Sugar