Title: Bean sauce noodles (ja jeung mein)
 Categories: Chinese, Dim sum, Mc
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
    1/2 lb Egg noodles*
    1/2 lb Ground pork
      1 c  Cucumber; shredded
      2 tb Bean sauce; up to 3
      2    Garlic cloves; minced; up to
           -3
    1/4 ts White pepper
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Sugar
      2 tb Chicken broth or water
      1 tb Oil
 
  *Recipe is included in this collection. PREPARATION: Parboil noodles
  in a pot of water with 3 T. oil for 3 minutes. Rinse under cold water
  and drain well. COOKING: In wok, heat 1 tbsp. oil. Brown pork with
  minced garlic and bean sauce until pork is done. Add remainder of
  seasonings and water. Mix well. Divide noodles into 2 or 3 portions
  according to appetite. Place in soup bowl. Spoon pork mixture on one
  side of the noodles and garnish the other side with the shredded
  cucumber. Serve. DO AHEAD NOTES: Do through cooking of the pork
  mixture. Before serving, reheat mixture and spoon over cold noodles.
  COMMENTS: This is a very popular northern dish in which the noodles
  are served chilled. If you like yours hot (flavor wise), add 1/2-1
  tsp. chili oil when you stir fry and you'll become a fire breathing
  dragon!