Korean-Style Black Bean Quinoa Noodles
Priya PrakashShare
Recipe • Korean-inspired • hearty • umami-rich
Korean-Style Black Bean Quinoa Noodles
A bold, comforting bowl made with Naturally Yours Quinoa Noodles, topped with rich black bean (Chunjang) sauce and crunchy fresh garnishes.
Difficulty: Medium Time: 20–25 mins Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 pack Naturally Yours Quinoa Noodles
- 1 cup mushrooms (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup shredded cabbage
- 1 onion (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup diced zucchini
- 4–5 green onions
- 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)
- 4–5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- Thinly sliced cucumber (for garnish)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cane sugar
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 4–5 tbsp Chunjang / Black Bean Paste (Jjajang)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (to sprinkle)
Chef Tip: Cooking the black bean paste separately in oil deepens its flavour and removes bitterness — don’t skip this step.
Instructions
- Boil noodles as per pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and cook the black bean paste for a few minutes. Keep aside.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. Keep aside.
- In a wok, heat remaining 2 tbsp oil. Add onions, followed by ginger and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add mushrooms and zucchini. Cook until mushrooms soften.
- Add cabbage, cooked black bean paste, green onions, and cane sugar. Mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and cornstarch slurry. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Arrange noodles in a bowl. Pour the prepared black bean sauce over it. Top with cucumbers and sesame seeds.
Serve hot & enjoy! This dish pairs beautifully with a side of kimchi or a simple cucumber salad.