Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 1 pound Ground Pork
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine
  • 6 whole Serrano Peppers, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Ginger, Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 1 stalk Green Onion, Minced
  • 6 whole Dried Tofu, Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Bean Sauce (doubanjiang)

Method

  • 1.
  • Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry, then mix in the meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine.
  • Mix until everything is combined (in all honesty, I guesstimated on the amounts; mix as you wish).
  • Let marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • 2.
  • While the meat is marinating, mince the peppers, ginger, and garlic.
  • Reduce the peppers if youre not so into the heat.
  • 3.
  • Saute the peppers, ginger, and garlic in a bit of oil on high.
  • Add the marinated meat mixture and green onions, break the meat into small pieces while cooking.
  • When meat is browned, add the dried tofu and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • 4.
  • Add the hot bean sauce.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Season with soy and hot bean sauces to taste.
  • 5.
  • Serve over noodles.
  • Interestingly, Ive found that Asian noodles and Italian pasta differ by little more than shape and size.