Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce)
By: olivia kim
Published: Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 11:46am

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)

Preparation

1 In a large wok or frying pan, bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil. 2 Add minced garlic and chunjang paste, mix thoroughly until paste is fully dissolved. 3 Next add all the vegetables to the mix, cooking on medium heat for about 15 minutes. 4 Meanwhile, bring another pot to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. 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. 6 Place noodles in a serving bowl, ladle sauce on top, and enjoy some awesome jajangmyeon!

About

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.