Shirataki Noodle Jjajangmyeon

Shirataki Noodle Jjajangmyeon is a delicious and low-carb twist on the traditional Korean black bean noodle dish. Made with shirataki noodles and a rich, savory black bean sauce, this dish offers all the flavors you love without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Shirataki noodles - 200 grams
• Pork belly, diced - 150 grams
• Onion, diced - 1 medium (150 grams)
• Zucchini, diced - 1 small (100 grams)
• Carrot, diced - 1 small (50 grams)
• Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 teaspoon
• Black bean paste (chunjang) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar substitute (erythritol or similar) - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 200 milliliters

Steps

1. Drain and rinse the shirataki noodles under cold water, then set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the diced pork belly. Cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced onion, zucchini, and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the black bean paste, soy sauce, and sugar substitute to the skillet, mixing well to coat the meat and vegetables.
6. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally.
7. In the last 2 minutes, add the rinsed shirataki noodles to the skillet, mixing them into the sauce to heat through.
8. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein due to the pork, which supports muscle maintenance and repair.
• Contains fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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