Beijing Zha Jiang Mian — Fermented Bean Paste Noodles
Beijing
Zha jiang mian (炸酱面) is Beijing's signature noodle dish: thick, hand-pulled wheat noodles topped with a slow-fried pork mince and fermented yellow bean paste (huang dou jiang) sauce, served with an array of fresh vegetable toppings — shredded cucumber, mung bean sprouts, edamame, julienned radish. Each component prepared separately and assembled at the table.