Jajangmyun (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce) | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 pound beef or pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons black bean paste (available in Asian groceries)
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup plus 5 tablespoons water, divided
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• One 6-ounce package dried udon noodles
• Julienned cucumbers for garnish (optional)