Soy-Free Mie Zhajiang
Discover the bold and flavorful Soy-Free Mie Zhajiang, a creative twist on the beloved Chinese noodle dish. This recipe swaps traditional soy sauce for an irresistible combination of black bean garlic sauce, fish sauce, and gochujang, delivering a rich, umami-packed experience without soy. Tender wheat noodles serve as the perfect base for savory ground pork, simmered in a lusciously thick sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and sesame. Finished with refreshing julienned cucumber and vibrant green onions, this noodle dish is both hearty and balanced. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-friendly adaptation of Mie Zhajiang is ideal for weeknight dinners or lunch meal prep. Embrace the soy-free lifestyle without skimping on flavor—your taste buds will thank you!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the black bean garlic sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and gochujang. Mix well to combine.
Step 5
Pour in 120 milliliters of water, stir, and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 6
Add sesame oil and combine well, then remove from heat.
Step 7
Distribute the cooked noodles evenly among four bowls.
Step 8
Top each serving with the pork sauce, ensuring even distribution.
Step 9
Garnish with julienned cucumber and chopped green onions.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, soy-free Mie Zhajiang.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1254.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2047.3 |
| Total Fat 113.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.7g | |
| Cholesterol 271.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6912.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 158.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.4g | |
| Protein 104.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1002.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories