Black Bean Noodles (炸酱面)

炸酱面 (Black Bean Noodles) is a classic dish from Northeastern Chinese Cuisine, featuring thick wheat noodles topped with a savory and slightly sweet black bean sauce.

Vegetarian Main Course Northeastern Chinese Chinese Cuisine Noodles Black Bean Sauce
Black Bean Noodles (炸酱面)

Ingredients

  • 300g thick wheat noodles
  • 100g ground pork
  • 2 tbsp fermented black beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned

Instructions

  1. Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium heat.
  3. Add the fermented black beans, garlic, and onion, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken or vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls, then spoon the black bean sauce over the noodles.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and julienned cucumber before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450
Carbohydrates
60g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cooking pot Colander Chopping board Knife

Tools

Serving bowls Stirring spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the 炸酱面 with a side of pickled vegetables or a simple cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with diced tofu or mushrooms.

Cost

$10