Zha Jiang Mian is a popular dish from northern China that uses white noodles topped with a mixture of soybean paste and grounded pork.  In this version of Zha Jiang Mien, I am using vegetarian chicken to replace the pork.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pack vegetarian chicken, diced (about 3 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup cucumbers, cut in strips
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 12 oz flat white noodles or shanghai noodles
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped

Sauce:

• 2.5 tablespoons Bean paste (豆瓣酱)
• 5 tablespoons Sweet bean paste (甜面酱)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-2 tablespoon water

Directions:

1. Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for few minutes.  Add vegetarian chicken and all the sauce ingredients.  Cook for another 5 minutes.
2. Cook according to package directions, drain and place in a bowl.
3. Pour the sauce over the noodles.  Placed cucumbers on the side.  Sprinkle green onions and sesame oil.