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Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce)
olivia kim
3-4 servings
BeginnerKorean-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.
Total Steps
6
Ingredients
12
Tools Needed
1
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mykoreaneatsIngredients
- 1 package 300 gram chunjang paste (jajang myeon sauce)
- 1 package kalguksu noodles (or jajangmyeon noodles)
- 2 count potatoes or sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 count carrots, diced
- 1 count zucchini, diced
- 1 count onion, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- cucumber, julienned(optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
In a large wok or frying pan, bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil.
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Step 2
Add minced garlic and chunjang paste, mix thoroughly until paste is fully dissolved.
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Step 3
Next add all the vegetables to the mix, cooking on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, bring another pot to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
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Step 5
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.
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Step 6
Place noodles in a serving bowl, ladle sauce on top, and enjoy some awesome jajangmyeon!