Jajangmyeon

Dive into the rich, savory world of Korean cuisine with Jajangmyeon, a beloved comfort dish brimming with bold flavors and hearty ingredients. This iconic Korean-Chinese noodle dish features chewy, springy jajangmyeon noodles topped with a luscious black bean sauce made from chunjang (Korean black bean paste), stir-fried with tender pork belly, earthy potatoes, sweet onions, and a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini and carrots. Aromatic garlic and ginger add depth and warmth to the sauce, while a touch of sesame oil lends a nutty finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe combines satisfying textures with complex umami notes. Garnish with crisp cucumber slices to add a refreshing crunch, and serve it all piping hot for a truly irresistible indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Korean black bean paste (chunjang)
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 300 grams Pork belly
• 1 medium Potato
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 small Zucchini
• 1 small Carrot
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 500 grams Jajangmyeon noodles
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling a pot of water and cooking the jajangmyeon noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the pork belly into 1 cm cubes and peel and dice the potato, onion, zucchini, and carrot into similar-sized pieces.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger and set aside.

Step 4

In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork belly and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the remaining vegetable oil and the black bean paste. Stir-fry the paste for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Step 6

Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the onion, potato, carrot, and zucchini to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 8

Return the pork to the pan and mix everything together.

Step 9

Pour in 2 cups of water, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the pan while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce.

Step 11

Finish by drizzling the sesame oil into the sauce and stirring well.

Step 12

Serve the noodles on plates and spoon the sauce mixture on top. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade jajangmyeon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2020.4 grams (2020.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3344

Total Fat 241.10g	309%
Saturated Fat 72.70g	364%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.20g
Cholesterol 271mg	90%
Sodium 5274mg	229%
Total Carbohydrate 237.30g	86%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 45.00g
Protein 64.20g	128%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 233mg	18%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2266mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 28.1%