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Main course · Korean

Jajangmyeon Black Bean Sauce Noodles

40 min Serves 4 ~573 kcal/serving ~£8.20 (£2.05/serving) Dairy-freeKid-friendly

Ingredients

  • 400 g minced pork
  • 100 g jjajang (black bean paste)
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 200 g potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 400 g udon noodles
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp cornflour

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
573 kcal
Protein
27.1 g
Carbohydrate
51.7 g
of which sugars
7 g
Fat
27.7 g
of which saturates
6.7 g
Fibre
4.4 g
Salt
2.85 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the black bean paste for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  2. 2

    Add the minced pork and cook until browned. Add the onion, potato and courgette and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 400 ml of water, stir well and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the potato is tender.

  4. 4

    Mix cornflour with 3 tbsp cold water and stir into the sauce to thicken. Simmer for 2 minutes until glossy.

  5. 5

    Cook the udon noodles according to packet instructions, drain and divide between bowls. Ladle the black bean sauce over the noodles and serve.

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