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Jajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)

Jajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)

Jajangmyeon is a popular Korean dish featuring thick wheat noodles topped with a savory black bean sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Korean
Servings 3 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • pan
  • pot

Ingredients
  

Noodles

  • 600 g Korean thick wheat noodles 2-3 servings (200 g each)

Jajangmyeon Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 5 tablespoon chunjang (Korean black bean paste) https://amzn.to/3Qgr7aw
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup chicken stock can be substituted with beef stock or just water
  • 1.5 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil https://amzn.to/3QfPrZY

Meat

  • 200 g pork shoulder or belly cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce https://amzn.to/3QlMlUA
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger

Vegetables

  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 100 g cabbage chopped
  • 100 g zucchini chopped
  • 100 g potato chopped

Garnish

  • cucumber julienned

Instructions
 

Jajangmyeon Sauce Preparation

  • Begin by heating 2 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Stir-fry the chunjang for 2-3 mins, stirring frequently to avoid burning and sticking. Set the stir-fried chunjang aside, leaving the frying oil in the pan.
  • In the remaining oil, fry the pork until cooked all the way through and its fats begin to render out. Season the pork with soy sauce, mirin, and ginger powder. Stir to combine.
  • Add in the onion and cook for 2-3 mins until just softened. Add in the cabbage, zucchini, and potatoes. Continue to cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the vegetables have slightly softened.
  • Add in the stir-fried chunjang, chicken stock, and sugar. Stir to combine until smooth. Place a lid, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle in the cornstarch (dissolved in water) and sesame oil. Continue to simmer the sauce until thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

Korean Noodles Preparation

  • Boil the noodles until slightly al dente (the noodles should not be overcooked, they should still have a slight firmness when bitten).
  • Immediately drain the boiling liquid and run the noodles under cold water to keep them bouncy and chewy.
  • Serve the noodles with the jajangmyeon sauce. Top with slices of fresh cucumber, enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian cuisine, Comfort Food, jajangmyeon, Korean black bean noodles, Noodles, Pasta
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