What is zha jiang mian?
Zha jiang mian · Chinese
Northern Chinese noodles topped with a thick, savory sauce of pork and fermented bean paste, plus fresh cucumber.
What it tastes like
Salty, deep and meaty, cooled by crunchy cucumber. Mix it all up thoroughly before eating.
Where you’ll see it
Northern Chinese and Beijing-style restaurants and noodle shops; the Korean-Chinese version is jjajangmyeon.