Vegetable Jajangmyeon

Vegetable Jajangmyeon is a hearty Korean noodle dish featuring a rich black bean sauce made with fresh vegetables, creating a delightful balance of flavors. This Halal-friendly version offers a satisfying and nutritious meal that is both comforting and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Wheat noodles - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Black bean paste (chunjang) - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onion - 2, chopped for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the zucchini, carrot, cabbage, and green bell pepper to the skillet, and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, add the black bean paste, soy sauce, and sugar to the empty side, and stir-fry for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
7. Mix the black bean paste with the vegetables, then pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
9. Drizzle with sesame oil and combine well.
10. Serve the sauce over the prepared noodles, garnishing with chopped spring onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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