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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Zha Jiang Mian
Beijing wheat noodles are topped with a dark beef sauce built from sweet bean paste and fermented soy paste.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~610 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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- 400 gr Wheat noodles
- 350 gr beef brisket
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Sweet bean paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Fermented soybean paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) ginger
- 4 dal scallions
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) neutral oil
- 1 adet cucumber
- 1 adet carrot
- 4 adet radishes
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef brisket into small cubes.
- 2
Separate the green and white parts of the scallions and chop them, then finely chop the ginger.
- 3
Render the fatty parts of the meat in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the remaining meat, ginger, and scallion whites and saute for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the sweet bean paste, fermented soybean paste, and soy sauce.
- 6
Cook the sauce over low heat for 18 minutes, until thickened.
18 min18:00 - 7
Boil the wheat noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
5 min05:00 - 8
Top the noodles with sauce, cucumber, carrot, radish, and the scallion greens.
💡 Tip: Cooking the sauce patiently over low heat rounds out the raw salty edge of the bean pastes.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the sauce over hot noodles with cucumber, radish, and carrot strips.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~610
kcal calories
28
g protein
78
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 50%Fat 32%
GI 26 · Low GIGL 20 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Zha Jiang Mian make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Zha Jiang Mian take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Zha Jiang Mian difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Zha Jiang Mian have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 78g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Zha Jiang Mian contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Zha Jiang Mian belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Zha Jiang Mian need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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