Carrot Jajangmyeon

Ingredients

carrotsspiralized

9 medium

pork tenderlointhinly sliced

Veganextra-firm tofu pressed and thinly slicedpress first, sear longer for color

15 5/8 oz15 5/8 oz

mirin

6 tsp

black pepper

to taste

chunjang

6 tbsp

white miso paste

3 tsp

lard

Dairy-freeolive oil

3 tbsp3 tbsp

red onionsliced into half-moons

1 1/2 medium

Method

1. 01Combine pork, mirin, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
2. 02Mix chunjang and white miso paste in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
3. 03Heat lard in a wok or large pan over low heat. Add chunjang mixture and fry 20 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4. 04Increase heat to medium. Add marinated pork and stir-fry until mostly cooked through. Add red onion and continue stir-frying until softened.
5. 05Place spiralized carrots in a steamer basket and steam over medium heat for 5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
6. 06Divide steamed carrots between serving plates and spoon hot jajang sauce over the top. Serve immediately.