KOREAN BLACK BEAN NOODLES - Jajangmyeon Recipe

black bean paste

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + black beans

Miso offers a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option at a lower cost.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Marinate 1 kg of pork shoulder with 1 tablespoon of mushroom seasoning for a minimum of 3 hours.

Heat 3 tablespoons of avocado oil in a pan and brown the marinated pork.

Add 2 chopped onions and 3 tablespoons of minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onions are translucent.

Push the meat and vegetables to the side of the pan and add more oil if needed.

Add roasted black bean paste to the pan and fry it for more flavor.

Incorporate chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, and daikon into the pan and stir.

Season with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of mushroom seasoning, then fry for 20 minutes.

Pour in 1 liter of boiling water and let it cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes.

Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the broth, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Prepare wheat noodles according to package instructions and serve the black bean sauce over the noodles, garnished with cucumber.

Cooking Techniques

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