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KOREAN BLACK BEAN SAUCE WITH UDON NOODLES AND TOFU

Korean Black Bean Noodles

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: fermented black bean sauce, Tofu, Udon noodles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Those Vegan Chefs
Vegan Korean Black Bean Noodles featuring succulent roasted Gochujang tofu, accompanied by a medley of vibrant vegetables, including zucchini and cucumber.
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Ingredients

Gochujang Roasted Tofu

Black Bean Sauce

  • ½ yellow onion small diced
  • 2 cups green zucchini
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger minced
  • ½ tsp salt kosher
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup black bean paste
  • 1 cup water or vegetable stock
  • Fresh Korean Udon Noodles
  • 1-2 bundles Udon noodles

Garnish

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 tsp black and white sesame seeds

Instructions

How to Make Gochujang Roasted Tofu

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • If you have time press the tofu for 10 minutes, if not no big deal. Dice the tofu into medium-sized diced.
  • Combine the gochujang paste, sesame oil, salt, and rice wine vinegar.
  • Using your hands gently coat the tofu with the glaze.
  • Evenly spread the tofu on a big sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes, if you have extra glaze coat the tofu after cooking for 15 minutes.

How to Make Black Bean Sauce

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the sesame oil, once warm add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes until soft and tender.
  • Add the garlic, cook for 3 minutes then add the garlic and ginger.
  • Add the zucchini, and stir to combine cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the black bean paste, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice wine vinegar and the water. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • The finished sauce should be thick and rich in flavor and texture.

How to Make Fresh Korean Udon Noodles

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook for 5-7. Make sure to check the directions on the udon noodle

How to Make the Garnish

  • Julienne the cucumber.

How to Building The Plate

  • Place a portion of noodles in a bowl. Top with the sauce and roasted tofu. Garnish the tofu with cucumber and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg