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Black Bean Noodles
Black bean noodles with squid is an absolute comfort food. If you are feeling lazy to cook on the weekend, then this recipe is quick and convenient to prepare. Chapaghetti is a type of a black bean noodle from Korea.
Chapaghetti is a convenient choice for anyone that is 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 is ideal. The best options are ‘Nongshim chapagetti‘ or ‘Samyang Chacharoni’. This recipe in particular uses two packets of Chapagetti noodles, this will serve two people. When it comes to vegetables, you can choose vegetables that add crunch and crispiness. Consider options such as White Cabbage, Carrot, 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
Cook the Noodles: Boil 1.2 L of water in a pot. Add the two noodles and the vegetable flakes. Make sure to 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.
Sauté the Onion & Garlic: Add oil to your wok or frying pan. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic. Cook them on 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 clear onions will give a crunchy texture to Jjajangmyeon.
Sauté the baby marrow: Cook the baby marrow on 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.
Sauté the white cabbage and carrot: Cook them on a medium-low heat pan with 1/3 tablespoon cooking oil for two minutes. The cabbage won’t take long to get cooked as they are very thinly sliced. Add a pinch of salt to add flavor.
When the cabbage and the carrot are cooked, place them in the same pot with cooked onion, garlic and baby marrow. This pot containing the cooked vegetables is turned off at this point in time.
Cook the Green Peas: The green peas are boiled in a separate pan. You only need 1/4 cup of water to boil the peas. 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 noodle. The peas are boiled for 3 minutes on medium-high heat.
Add the Black Bean Powder: The soup base powder is added to a pot of cooked vegetables. Mix them thoroughly so the black bean powder is mixed well with the cooked vegetables. Adding 1/4 cup water and one tablespoon of olive oil (or the vegetable oil from the packet), this will make it easier to mix the powder with the vegetables.
Add the sliced calamari: 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 mix the sauce by scooping it from the bottom-up.
Place the cooked noodles in the bowl and then pour the black bean sauce on the top of the noodle. Garnish with julienned cucumbers and chopped scallions. Add sliced cucumbers on the top and green onions to the side.
Expert tips for Black Bean Noodles with Squid
Different kinds of meat can be used to make chapagetti. Since this is a seafood based chapagetti; Prawns and mussels can also be added into this dish. Alternatively, small beef cubes or sunny side up eggs can be used as the source of protein and to create different flavor profiles. Adding salt while boiling peas will make them hard or tough. Avoid making the noodles in advance and leaving them in the water while cooking your vegetables, it will result in noodles that are pudgy or mushy. 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.
How to Store Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon) with Squid?
Refrigerate and store for one to two days. It is not recommended to freeze the black bean noodles.
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 3-5 minutes on medium-low heat. The marrow is cooked when it becomes soft and light yellow in color. Cook the sliced white cabbage and julienned carrot with 1 tsp of cooking oil on medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
- Peas: Add 1/4 cup of water in a separate pot and boil the green peas for 3 minutes. No salt is added into the pot. Add all the cooked vegetables into one pot. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Add the vegetable flakes. Remove from the pot and place the cooked noodle in a bowl.
- Cook the Calamari: Turn on 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.
- Mix: 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.
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