A few months back, I published a recipe for Chinese Spaghetti (aka Zha Jiang Mian). This was my 3rd or 4th time making this dish, so naturally, I undeservedly felt like a pro. That is, until my mother dearest momsplained all the ways in which I messed up. So recently, I revisited this dish, using mom’s suggestions and adding a little flair of my own.

Use updated recipe found here. Instead of sliced cucumber, sub in some asparagus gremolata (or really anything else that is green, refreshing and able to give that nice crunch).