Zha Jiang Mien

Name: Zha Jiang Mien
Ingredients: * 500 gram noodle; * 6 piece of dried shiitake mushroom; * 1 large red onion, chopped into small piece; * 1 carrot, peeled and cubed; * 4 clove garlic, minced; * 700 gram minced meat; * 3 tablespoon spicy bean paste; * 2 tablespoon chinese black vinegar; * 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; * 1 tablespoon sesame oil; * 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce; * 1/2 tablespoon sugar; * 2 tablespoon corn starch; * salt and white pepper; * 1 japanese cucumber, shredded finely; * spring onion, chopped for garnish; * chili oil (optional)