Noodles with Black Bean Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Noodles with Black Bean Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 ounces (283 grams) skinless pork belly, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) cups diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) diced peeled potatoes (see Cook's Note)
- 1 cup (200 grams) diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) diced daikon radish
- 2/3 cup (150 grams) Korean black bean paste (chunjang; see Cook's Note)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 17 ounces (481 grams) Chinese-style fresh wheat noodles (jjajangmyun)
- Large handful seeded and julienned cucumber, for garnish
- Roasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the potato starch and 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water. Set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides and some of the fat has rendered, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, zucchini and radish, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the radish and potato start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the black bean paste, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Add 3 cups (720 milliliters) water and mix well. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir the potato starch mixture, then add it to the skillet and mix well. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 12 minutes more. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions (usually 5 to 7 minutes). Drain, rinse well and drain again. Divide the noodles among four to six large bowls. Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the noodles. Garnish with cucumbers and sesame seeds, and drizzle with sesame oil.
- NotesCook's Note: For even cooking and a nice presentation, cut all the vegetables into uniform 1/2-inch dice.
- Do not substitute Chinese black bean sauce here, as it is completely different.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
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Yes, this Noodles with Black Bean Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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