Main ingredients 🥩
pork tenderloinzucchinibamboo shootdried shiitake mushroomoyster mushroomgreen onionChinese noodlesoy sauceoyster saucechicken stockcornstarchsesame oil
Yeo Kyung-rae's Zasai Yuseol Tangmyeon
A Chinese-style noodle dish with a rich, deep broth featuring crunchy zasai and tender pork belly, stir-fried together for a bold, savory flavor.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those seeking a distinctive, deep-flavored Chinese noodle dish instead of regular ramen or jajangmyeon.
- ⭐ Fans of contrasting textures who enjoy the chewy zasai paired with tender pork.
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- pork belly 150g
- zasai (salt-reduced) 80g
- bamboo shoots 50g
- shiitake mushrooms 2 pieces
- oyster mushrooms half pack
- green onion 1 stalk
- Chinese noodles (or fresh noodles) 2 servings
- soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
- chicken stock powder 1 teaspoon
- slurry 2 tablespoons
- toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- green onion oil 2 tablespoons
- broth (or water) 800ml
Recipe 🍳
- Soak zasai in water to remove excess salt, then squeeze out moisture and set aside.
- Cut pork belly, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms into uniform long strips.
- Julienne green onion for garnish.
- Blanch bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms briefly in boiling water to reduce moisture.
- Heat green onion oil in a pan, stir-fry the julienned green onions to release fragrance, then add pork belly and stir-fry.
- Once the pork is cooked, add the blanched vegetables and zasai, then season with soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir-fry quickly over high heat.
- Add slurry gradually to coat ingredients evenly without separating, then finish with toasted sesame oil to create the topping.
- Boil the noodles in simmering water, place in serving bowls, pour hot broth over them, and generously top with the stir-fried zasai mixture.
- Remove salt from zasai and julienne pork belly, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and green onion.
- Blanch bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms briefly to reduce moisture.
- Sauté green onion and pork in green onion oil, then add vegetables, zasai, and seasonings for quick stir-frying.
- Place boiled noodles in bowls, pour broth over them, and top generously with the stir-fried zasai mixture.
Cooking tips 💡
- Zasai varies in saltiness by brand—taste before soaking and adjust soaking time accordingly to achieve the right balance.
- For authentic Chinese tangmyeon topping, stir-fry over high heat quickly to preserve the crisp texture of vegetables and develop a smoky flavor.
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