Dive deep into the magic of Korean-Chinese Noodles in Black Bean Sauce. From its umami-rich sauce to the chewy noodles, this dish is a cultural love affair on a plate. Loved what you cooked? Share this recipe with fellow culinary enthusiasts and don't forget to subscribe for more deliciousness!
3poundsChinese flat, thick noodles (dry or fresh) or buckwheat, udon, or linguine noodles
Sliced raw onions, for serving
White vinegar, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet or wok, sauté the pork and potatoes in the vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes over high heat.
Add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Add the bean paste, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar and stir to mix. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add 6 cups of the water, the carrots, and zucchini, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch with the remaining 1⁄2 cup water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, stirring, to thicken the sauce. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package directions.
To serve, place large mounds of noodles in big soup bowls. Ladle the sauce over the noodles. Place the sliced onions and the vinegar alongside.
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Notes
COOKING TIP: Although I grew up eating this, I never had it in a Korean restaurant until I was an adult. The restaurant version is usually quite sweet. If you like it that way, add more sugar to the sauce.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the Spoonacular Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.