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Black Bean Noodles
Black bean noodles with squid are an absolute comfort food. If you feel too lazy to cook on the weekend, then we’ve got a great recipe for you, and it is quick and convenient. So, I’m sure you’re wondering what is ‘Chapeghetti?’ Chapaghetti is a type of black bean noodle from Korea.
Chapaghetti is a convenient choice for anyone craving a quick and easy meal. Traditionally, it is made with seafood such as squid or prawns. The best part about this dish is that you can add a variety of vegetables to suit your taste. Think of baby marrow, zucchini, carrots, purple cabbage, bell peppers.
What you need to Make Black Bean noodles with Squid?
Chapaghetti instant noodles, Onion, Garlic, Green Peas, White Cabbage, Carrot, Baby marrow, Cucumber and Scallions.
Chapagetti noodles are ideal. The best options are ‘Nongshim chapagetti‘ or ‘Samyang Chacharoni.’ This recipe, in particular, uses two packets of Chapagetti noodles to serve two people. When it comes to vegetables, you can choose vegetables that add crunch and crispiness.
Consider options such as White Cabbage, Carrot, and Cucumber. Peas add extra protein and also complement the black bean sauce. On the other hand, onions and garlic, when cooked, will caramelize and add sweetness. Scallions add a fresh taste and can be swapped for parsley or coriander.
Instructions
Boil 1.2 L of water in a pot. Add the two noodles and the vegetable flakes. Leave the soup base powder for the final step. Cook the noodles for five minutes in the boiling water. Drain the water when the noodles are cooked and set aside.
Add oil to your wok or frying pan. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic. Cook them on a medium-low heat pan with 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Cook for three to five minutes or until the onions become clear. The onions don’t have to be caramelized, as the transparent onions will give Jjajangmyeon a crunchy texture.
Cook the baby marrow on a medium-low heat pan with 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil for three to five minutes. The marrows will become yellow and soft. Add a pinch of salt.
Cook them on a medium-low heat pan with 1/3 tablespoon cooking oil for two minutes. The cabbage is very thinly sliced and won’t take long to get cooked. Add a pinch of salt to add flavour.
When the cabbage and carrot are cooked, place them in the same pot with the cooked onion, garlic, and baby marrow. At this point, turn off the pot containing the cooked vegetables.
The green peas are boiled in a separate pan. You only need 1/4 cup of water to boil them. There is no need to add salt to the peas while boiling, as they will harden or become tough. Boil the peas and add them at the end so that they don’t get squashed while mixing the powder with the noodles. The peas are boiled for 3 minutes on medium-high heat.
Add the soup base powder to a pot of cooked vegetables. Mix thoroughly so the black bean powder is mixed well with the vegetables. Adding 1/4 cup water and one tablespoon of olive oil (or the vegetable oil from the packet) will make it easier to mix the powder with the vegetables.
Cook them for two minutes on medium-high heat. The calamari is done when they become opaque or take on the ring shape. Continue to mix and stir while cooking. Mix in the green peas and the sauce by scooping it from the bottom.
Place the cooked noodles in the bowl and pour the black bean sauce on top of them. Garnish with julienned cucumbers and chopped scallions. Add sliced cucumbers on top and green onions to the side.
That’s it! Now its time to enjoy a beautiful bowl of delicious seafood noodles. South Korea is full of innovative and incredible dishes that are full of flavour.
Expert tips for Black Bean Noodles with Squid
Different kinds of meat can be used to make spaghetti. Since this is a seafood-based chapatti, Prawns and mussels can also be added to this dish. Alternatively, small beef cubes or sunny-side-up eggs can be used as a source of protein and to create different flavour profiles.
Adding salt while boiling peas will make them hard. Avoid making the noodles in advance and leaving them in the water while cooking your vegetables; it will result in pudgy or mushy noodles. Cook the noodles after cooking your vegetables. Adding cucumber and scallion creates better texture and freshness to the chapaghetti.
What Side dishes can be eaten with Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon) with Squid?
Consider pairing Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon) with Kimchi or Korean banchan. Spring-rolls and steamed dumplings will also taste well with this dish. Asian Cucumber salad pairs well with black bean noodles.
If you love noodles! Then you will love this recipe! These noodles are loaded with vegetables and black bean paste. Black bean paste has an array of benefits such as essential nutrients, antioxidants and its rich in protein. The taste is very addictive and with the addition of the squid, you have a highly addictive bowl of hearty noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 packages Chapaghetti – (instant black bean noodles) for 2 portion
- 4 medium Calamari, – cleaned and sliced into rings
- Olive oil for cooking
Vegetables
- 1 medium marrow – julienned
- 1 onion – sliced
- 6 cloves garlic – chopped
- One cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup white cabbage – thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup carrot, – thinly sliced
- 2 spring onion – chopped for garnish.
- 1/4 cup Sliced cucumbers – for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables: Add 1 Tbsp of cooking oil and a pinch of salt. Sauté the garlic and onion for 3-5 minutes on medium-low heat. The onions are cooked when they become translucent. Sauté the julienned baby marrow for three to five minutes on medium-low heat. The marrow is cooked when it becomes soft and light yellow. Cook the sliced white cabbage and julienned carrot with 1 tsp of cooking oil on medium-low heat for two minutes.
- Peas: Add 1/4 cup of water to a separate pot and boil the green peas for three minutes. No salt is added to the pot. Add all the cooked vegetables to one pot and set aside. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Add the vegetable flakes. Remove from the pot and place the cooked noodles in a bowl.
- Cook the Calamari: Turn the stove to medium-high heat and place the chopped calamari into the pot. Continuously stir the contents and cook the calamari for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and vegetables to a bowl with the cooked calamari. Pour in the black bean powder base. Mix vigorously. Drizzle with Olive oil. Garnish with sliced cucumber and spring onion.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate and store for one to two days. It is not recommended to freeze the black bean noodles.
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