Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce)

Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce)

Recipe 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)

Recipe Steps:

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

Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

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