Noodles In Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Noodles In Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh jajangmyeon/udon noodles (can substitute with a couple packages of instant ramen noodles); 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 6 ounces fatty pork belly, large diced; 3 ounces pork shoulder, large diced; 1 piece 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced; 2 medium red onions, diced; 1/2 zucchini, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup chunjang (Korean black bean paste); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch Kosher salt, to taste; 1/4 cup julienned zucchini, for garnish; 1/4 pickled yellow daikon, cut into half-moons (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh jajangmyeon/udon noodles (can substitute with a couple packages of instant ramen noodles)
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
6 ounces fatty pork belly, large diced
3 ounces pork shoulder, large diced
1 piece 1-inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
2 medium red onions, diced
1/2 zucchini, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chunjang (Korean black bean paste)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch Kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup julienned zucchini, for garnish
1/4 pickled yellow daikon, cut into half-moons (optional)

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["Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add noodles. Boil the noodles for 8 minutes until soft (just beyond al dente). Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the noodle cooking water, drain the noodles, and rinse with cold water to cool to room temperature. Drain well and reserve.", "While the noodles are boiling, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on high heat in a wok or large skillet until lightly smoking. Add diced pork belly and shoulder and render for 2 minutes.", "Add ginger and garlic and saute for 1 minute, being mindful not to burn. Add carrots, potatoes, onions, and zucchini and saute for 6 minutes, until vegetables are softened.", "Mix in the chunjang, sugar, 1 cup of noodle water, and salt to taste. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the potatoes are fully cooked. If you need to add more noodle water, do so.", "Divide noodles into 2 bowls and top with warm sauce. Garnish with julienned zucchini and pickled yellow daikon, if using. As an alternative, the sauce can be served over cooked rice for a dish called ""jjajangbap."""]

809

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh jajangmyeon/udon noodles (can substitute with a couple packages of instant ramen noodles), 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil, 6 ounces fatty pork belly, large diced, 3 ounces pork shoulder, large diced, and more.

Yes, Noodles In Black Bean Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Noodles In Black Bean Sauce

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