One bite, and youll be as addicted as I am!

I just had this for breakfast.

Really.Its Wednesday morning, Sydney is suffering through a heatwave (35C / 95F).

Chinese Pork Mince with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

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Its my Japanese upbringing!!

Almost always with some form of protein quite often fish.

This is a holiday snap of a typical breakfast that were served in Japan when we stay with relatives.

Chinese Pork with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

Its like a dinner spread!

Everybody together, say Thatssooooo Asian!)

I was just trying to explain / justify why I was having hot spicy Chinese noodles for breakfast.

Chinese Pork with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

During a heatwave, no less.

This Chinese Pork and Noodles is affectionally known as Chinese Bolognese.

And looking at the photos, its clear why that is.

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But the flavour couldnt be any different!

Being Chilli Bean Sauce (top in photo below) and Sweet Sauce (bottom jar).

Which, as the names imply, are spicy and sweet.

Chinese Pork Mince with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

PS I also included these in the recipe video below so you might see the consistency better.

The Chilli Sauce served with this is a fairly essential part of the overall experience.

Chinese Chilli Sauce is not just chilli, its got other flavourings as well.

Chinese Pork Mince with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

This is the brand I use I have referred many friends to this.

It was recommended to me by an Asian grocery store, and its the best Ive ever had.

Its great for dipping sauces, dolloping and adding to stir fries.

Chinese Pork Mince with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) www.recipetineats.com

I know were in the height of summer….but you know what?

Most of Asia isalwaysin a heatwave.

And have you ever noticed that the hotter the climate, the spicier the food??

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South America, Africa, Caribbean, Creole, and of course, Asia!

Theres a theory that spicy food helps us keep cool.

Regardless, Ive never let the weather dictate what I eat.

Chinese Pork with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

Bring on summer and spicy foods!!!!

Then mix it all up.

Like most males, he has selective hearing.

Chinese Pork with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

Especially on hot days like today!

Chinese Pork with Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian) - Super quick and super tasty, affectionally known as “Chinese Bolognese”. The pork is savoury with a touch of heat and spice, perfect mixed through noodles! www.recipetineats.com

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