Chungles-Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 package of dried chungles (Chinese-style noodles)
• 1/2 pound of ground beef
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the chungles and cook for 8 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the soy sauce and hoisin sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the cooked chungles and frozen peas and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Serve the chungles-pasta hot with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Chungles are a type of Chinese-style noodle made from wheat flour and water.
• Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet-and-sour sauce made from fermented soybeans, garlic, and spices.
• Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of five spices: star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cloves, and Szechuan pepper.