1STEP 1 | Cut the pork into even thin strips and set aside.
Hong Kong Style Zhajiang Noodles
A classic Hong Kong noodle dish with appetizing sweet, sour, and mildly spicy sauce over springy egg noodles!
Hong Kong-style Zhajiang Noodles is a legendary local noodle dish distinct from Northern Chinese versions. It features a signature glossy reddish sauce made from ketchup, red vinegar, chili sauce, and ground bean paste, yielding a delightful sweet, sour, and mildly spicy taste. Topped over springy boiled egg noodles and tender pork strips with fresh choy sum, it delivers an irresistible, savory flavor in every bite.
Time30min
SuitableHome-cooking fans
MethodStir-fry
OccasionHome dinner
SeasonAll seasons
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Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Marinate the pork strips with a pinch of salt, cornstarch, water, and cooking oil until well combined.
3STEP 3 | In a bowl, mix together chili sauce, ketchup, ground bean sauce, red vinegar, sugar, salt, and light soy sauce to form the zhajiang sauce mixture.
4STEP 4 | Loosen and tease the thin egg noodle cakes gently by hand for even boiling.
5STEP 5 | Heat oil in a wok, saute minced garlic and shallot until fragrant, then add the marinated pork strips and stir-fry until cooked through.
6STEP 6 | Pour in the mixed sauce and water, simmer with the pork strips, and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
7STEP 7 | In a separate pot of boiling water, blanch the egg noodles until cooked, drain well, and place on a serving plate.
8STEP 8 | Blanch the choy sum in boiling water until tender-crisp and bright green, drain and arrange alongside the noodles.
9STEP 9 | Ladle the hot, rich zhajiang pork sauce generously over the egg noodles to serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Hydrate Pork Strips
Mix a little water into the pork strips first so they absorb moisture before adding starch and oil to keep the meat tender.
Loosen Noodles Before Boiling
Tease apart the fresh noodle cakes before boiling to prevent clumping and ensure an even, springy texture.
Pre-mix the Sauce
Pre-mix ketchup, vinegar, bean sauce, and chili paste in a bowl for effortless cooking and balanced flavors.
High Heat Flash Stir-Fry
Quickly separate pork strips in hot oil and add sauce immediately once colored to prevent overcooking.
Overview
Hong Kong-style Zhajiang Noodles is a legendary local noodle dish distinct from Northern Chinese versions. It features a signature glossy reddish sauce made from ketchup, red vinegar, chili sauce, and ground bean paste, yielding a delightful sweet, sour, and mildly spicy taste. Topped over springy boiled egg noodles and tender pork strips with fresh choy sum, it delivers an irresistible, savory flavor in every bite.
