Noodles with Soybean Paste

This is a traditional Chinese dish, also known as 'Zha Jiang Mian'. It's a hearty and comforting noodle dish with a rich soybean paste sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat a pan over medium heat, add the ground pork and cook until browned.
Add the soybean paste, soy sauce, sugar, green onions, and garlic to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, until it thickens.
Divide the noodles among four bowls. Top with the sauce, cucumber, and carrot.
Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.