How to Make Jajangmyeon (Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jajangmyeon is a popular Korean dish that has origins in Chinese cuisine. It is a delicious and comforting noodle dish that is traditionally made with pork or seafood, but this vegetarian version is just as satisfying and flavorful. The star ingredient in this dish is the rich and savory black bean sauce, which brings a deep and complex flavor to the noodles.

While jajangmyeon is a favorite takeout dish in Korea, it is also a fun and easy dish to make at home. This recipe for Vegetari...

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Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • ½ cup cubed carrots
  • ½ cup peeled and cubed potatoes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup peeled and cubed zucchini
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons black bean paste (chunjang)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
  • ½ (7 ounce) package jaa jang myun noodles

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add garlic, carrot, and potato. Stir and add salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add zucchini and onion; stir.
  • Combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl until fully mixed.
  • Add water, black bean paste, and sugar to the wok and stir. Add starch mixture to wok slowly while stirring; cook until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Serve noodles in a large pasta bowl and add black bean mixture on top. Mix well.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 402mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 451mg