Korean Food: Jajangmyun (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce)! This Korean adaptation of a Chinese black bean noodle dish is so delicious! Jajangmyun is one of the most popular noodle dishes in Korea. It is the Korean adaptation of a Chinese black bean noodle
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
Korean Food: Jajangmyeon (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce)
Servings: 6 -8
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!
YUM! I don’t have any Korean dishes in my repertoire so thank you for posting all these delicious Korean recipes! That last shot with all the ingredients mixed up is making my mouth water. And a fried egg makes everything better!
Haha, yes it does!