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Jajangmyeon (Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles)
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Explore the umami-rich world of Korean cuisine with black bean noodles, a staple ingredient in the classic dish jajangmyeon.
Ingredients:
0.5 tablespooncanola oil
1clovegarlic, minced, or more to taste
0.5 cupcubedcarrots
0.5 cuppeeled and cubedpotatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cuppeeled and cubedzucchini
0.5 cupchoppedonion
1tablespoonwater
1cupwater
4tablespoons black bean paste (chunjang)
1tablespoonwhite sugar, or to taste
0.5 (7 ounce) package jaa jang myun noodles
Instructions:
In a wok over medium heat, sizzle oil. Toss in garlic, carrot, and potato. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Introduce zucchini and onion, then stir well.
Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until well combined.
Combine water, black bean paste, and sugar in the wok and stir. Gradually pour the starch mixture into the wok while stirring continuously. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add noodles and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Drain noodles.
Plate the noodles generously in a large pasta bowl, then spoon the flavorful black bean mixture over the top. Gently toss everything together for a delicious blend of flavors.