Spicy Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon-Style)

Ingredients

• 14 oz Thick Wheat Noodles
• 3 tbsp Black Bean Paste
• 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms
• 1 whole Zucchini
• 1 whole Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• ½ whole English Cucumber

Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini, cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and black bean paste. Stir 2 minutes until paste darkens and becomes fragrant.
4. Add ¾ cup water and maple syrup. Simmer 3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute until sauce thickens.
5. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with the black bean sauce and julienned cucumber.