Jajangmyeon
Thick wheat noodles coated in a glossy black bean paste sauce with diced pork and vegetables — Korea's most-ordered comfort noodle, with roots in Chinese-Korean cuisine.
Cuisines
Korean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 grams | Noodle , fresh jajangmyeon |
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150 grams | Pork belly , diced |
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1 cup | Zucchini , diced |
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1 cup | Potato , peeled and diced |
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1 cup | Onion , diced |
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1 cup | Cabbage , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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4 tablespoons | Black Bean Paste , chunjang |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Cornstarch |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the jajangmyeon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add the pork belly to the pan and cook until it starts to brown.
- 4 Add the zucchini, potato, onion, and cabbage to the pan, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft.
- 5 Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the chunjang (black bean paste) to the other side.
- 6 Fry the chunjang in the oil for about 1-2 minutes, then mix it with the rest of the ingredients.
- 7 Add the sugar, soy sauce, and 1 cup of water to the pan, stirring well.
- 8 Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 9 In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- 10 Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- 11 Serve the sauce over the cooked noodles and garnish with julienned cucumber.
Tips
For a richer flavor, fry the black bean paste longer until it becomes fragrant.