Keto Jajangmyeon

Keto Jajangmyeon is a low-carb twist on the traditional Korean noodle dish, featuring zucchini noodles topped with a rich, savory black bean sauce made from fermented black soybeans. This dish is perfect for satisfying cravings while maintaining a ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Ground pork - 200 grams
• Fermented black soybeans - 2 tablespoons, mashed
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Green onion - 2 stalks, sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, diced
• Chicken broth - 100 ml
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red pepper flakes - optional, to taste

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground pork, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
6. Add the mashed fermented black soybeans, soy sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce until well coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Season with black pepper and, if desired, red pepper flakes for some heat. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains high protein from ground pork, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

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