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Pad Thai
Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Zhajiangmian
Beijing wheat noodles are topped with minced beef fried in fermented bean sauces and finished with crisp cucumber, radish, and scallions.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~560 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
Quick:
For the noodles
- 400 gr Wheat noodles
For the sauce
- 300 gr Minced beef
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Sweet bean sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Salty yellow bean paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1 adet Cucumber
- 1 adet Radish
- 3 dal Scallions
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger, then cut the cucumber, radish, and scallions into strips.
- 2
Saute the onion in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes, until softened.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the minced beef and cook for 8 minutes, until it releases its moisture and becomes crumbly.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the sweet bean sauce, salty bean paste, and soy sauce, then thicken over low heat for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Boil the wheat noodles in plenty of water for 6 minutes, drain, and briefly rinse with cold water.
6 min06:00 - 6
Place the noodles in bowls and divide the hot minced beef sauce over them.
- 7
Finish with cucumber, radish, and scallions, then serve for mixing at the table.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find sweet bean sauce, use a small amount of hoisin; skipping the salty bean paste entirely removes the dish's identity.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Use plenty of cucumber and radish strips and serve as a noodle bowl with hot chile oil if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
24
g protein
70
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 50%Fat 33%
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 Zhajiangmian make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Zhajiangmian take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Zhajiangmian difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Zhajiangmian have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 70g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Zhajiangmian contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Zhajiangmian belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Zhajiangmian need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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