Korean Food: Jajangmyun (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce)

dish with the same name, and you can find it at most Chinese restaurants. It’s one of my favorites (and my daughters) and super easy to make. You can also find instant jajangmyun now at most Asian markets. If you’re strapped for time and need something quick, the instant ones are actually ok tasting but – if you can make it fresh at home- Do it.

Hope you give this recipe a try! Enjoy!

Korean Food: Jajangmyun

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Korean Food: Jajangmyeon (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce)

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: Korean

Servings: 6 -8

Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil split
• 2 -3 cups boneless pork loin or pork shoulder cubed
• 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 medium zucchinis diced
• 6-8  tablespoons Korean black bean paste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (start with 1 tablespoon)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup water split
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 14 oz fresh jajangmyeon noodles
• 2 to 3 cucumbers julienned for garnish

Instructions

• In a large skillet or wok, over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, sauté the pork and potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the onions and zucchini and continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the black bean paste, remaining tablespoon sesame oil, sugar, and garlic to the pan, stirring to combine. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. 
• Add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Taste and add more black bean paste if needed. Reduce to a simmer. 
• Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup cold water (in a separate small bowl) and pour into the sauce to thicken. If the sauce is too thick, you can add another 1/2 cup of water.
• Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• While your sauce is simmering, prepare noodles according to package directions.
• To Serve: Place a large helping of noodles in a bowl. Ladle the jajang sauce over the noodles and top with the cucumber garnish. Enjoy!