Soy-Free Mie Zhajiang
Discover a bold twist on a beloved noodle dish with our Soy-Free Mie Zhajiang recipe! This flavorful adaptation swaps traditional soy-based ingredients for black bean garlic sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of gochujang, creating a deeply savory yet unique profile. Tender wheat noodles are topped with a rich, aromatic pork sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then garnished with refreshing julienned cucumber and vibrant green onions for a delightful contrast. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for anyone seeking a soy-free alternative to the classic Mie Zhajiang. Impress your family or dinner guests with this irresistible, Asian-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Ground pork
- 400 grams Wheat noodles
- 3 tablespoons Black bean garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 unit Cucumber, julienned
- 2 units Green onions, chopped
- 120 milliliters Water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the wheat noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the black bean garlic sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and gochujang. Mix well to combine.
Pour in 120 milliliters of water, stir, and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add sesame oil and combine well, then remove from heat.
Distribute the cooked noodles evenly among four bowls.
Top each serving with the pork sauce, ensuring even distribution.
Garnish with julienned cucumber and chopped green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, soy-free Mie Zhajiang.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 6912 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 104.8 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
