You can find ground bean sauce, a gloopy paste of fermented soybeans, salt, sugar, and sesame oil, in Asian grocery stores or order a jar online.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

　　2 tablespoons minced garlic

　　1 tablespoon minced ginger

　　2 green onions, minced

　　1 pound ground pork

　　1/4 cup ground bean sauce

　　1 (12-ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed

　　1 tablespoon chile oil

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　2 teaspoons sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

　　1/2 teaspoon ground white or black pepper

　　1 pound lo mein noodles, cooked

　　1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced

　　

Step 1

Heat the oil in a wok or heavy, deep sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the green onions and ground pork and cook until the pork is browned, about 5 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add the ground bean sauce, tofu, chile oil, salt, and sugar and toss to coat, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the sesame oil and pepper, stir, and turn off the heat.

　　

Step 3

Divide the lo mein noodles among individual plates, place the cucumber alongside, and top the noodles with the pork and tofu mixture. Serve immediately.

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