Beijing Hot Noodles
You can find ground bean sauce, a gloopy paste of fermented soybeans, salt, sugar, and sesame oil, in Asian grocery stores or order a jar online.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 green onions, minced
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup ground bean sauce
1 (12-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon chile oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
1 pound lo mein noodles, cooked
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a wok or heavy, deep sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the green onions and ground pork and cook until the pork is browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the ground bean sauce, tofu, chile oil, salt, and sugar and toss to coat, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the sesame oil and pepper, stir, and turn off the heat.
Step 3
Divide the lo mein noodles among individual plates, place the cucumber alongside, and top the noodles with the pork and tofu mixture. Serve immediately.
