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Zha Jiang Noodles
- 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.
Ingredients
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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
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