Jajangmyeon (Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles)

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Jajangmyeon (jjajangmyeon) is a quick and easy Korean black bean noodle dish that is delicious.

Vegetarian Korean Black Bean Noodles
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl until fully mixed.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Serve noodles in a large pasta bowl and add black bean mixture on top. Mix well.

Cook’s Note

You can find Korean bean noodles (myun) in the refrigerated section of Korean or Asian markets. Use 2 bunches from a 4-bunch package.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
6g Fat
56g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 451mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.