ingredients

• 1/4 cup fermented black bean paste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/2 lb ground turkey (or pork)
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 diced zucchini
• 1 diced gold potato
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water)
• fresh knife-cut noodles
• fresh cucumber

instructions

• in a hot pan add the sesame oil and olive oil. let it heat up then add the black bean paste and roast.
• in the hot pan roast the chopped garlic and ginger until fragrant. then add the ground turkey (or pork) and cook until nearly done.
• add the diced onions, zucchini, and potatoes, salt, and finally the roasted black bean sauce. add the slurry to thicken. cook for a few minutes.
• prepare noodles according to package directions. drain and add to a bowl. top with sauce and cucumber to garnish.