Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce) Recipe
Korean-Chinese fusion dish that is hugely popular with busy city dwellers. Delivery guys will bring this dish to your doorsteps in a matter of minutes. This dish is full of flavors and a must for noodle-lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 300 gram package of chunjang paste (jajang myeon sauce)
- 1 package of kalguksu noodles (or jajangmyeon noodles if available)
- 2 potatoes or sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- cucumber, julienned (optional for garnish/topping)
Directions
- In a large wok or frying pan, bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil.
- Add minced garlic and chunjang paste, mix thoroughly until paste is fully dissolved.
- Next add all the vegetables to the mix, cooking on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring another pot to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Lastly, add oyster sauce and the cornstarch/water mixture to the jajang sauce. Be sure to stir in the cornstarch mixture to prevent clumping. The sauce will thicken within minutes.
- Place noodles in a serving bowl, ladle sauce on top, and enjoy some awesome jajangmyeon!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 237g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 94 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.45g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium 505mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 21.16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 6.08g | 4% |
| Protein 2.77g | 4% |
