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2. Prepare the beef and vegetables by cutting them into 1/2 - 3/4 inch cubes. Marinate

the beef with a rice vinegar, ginger, salt and pepper while preparing the vegetables.

3. Add the black bean paste to a small saucepan with the oil, sugar, and the optional

oyster sauce. Fry it over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium high heat. Add the

pork and stir fry until no longer pink, adding a tablespoon of soy sauce half way
through.

5. Add the onion and cook until soft, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cabbage and zucchini and continue to stir fry until vegetables are softened.

7. Stir in the black bean paste and mix everything together until all the meat and

vegetables are coated well with the paste.
8. Mix everything together until all the meat and vegetables are coated well with the

paste.

9. Pour in the stock (or water) and bring it to a boil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
10. Stir in the starch slurry and cook briefly until the sauce is thickened. Add more

sugar to taste.
11. Add the noodles in the boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions

and drain. Do not overcook. The noodles should have a firm bite to them (al dente).
Place a serving size of noodles in each bowl. Spoon the sauce over the noodles and

garnish with the optional cucumber matchsticks. Alternatively, you can serve over

cooked rice.

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