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Jjajangmyeon – Sweet And Savory Korean Black Bean Sauce Noodles

Jjajangmyeon – Sweet And Savory Korean Black Bean Sauce Noodles

Jjajangmyeon is a savory dish with a sweet black bean sauce, perfect for a filling meal packed with vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1109 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 servings Noodles [Noodles](https://amzn.to/3yX9WRH)
  • 0.5 medium Onion chopped
  • 0.5 medium Zucchini chopped
  • 1 medium Potato chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot chopped
  • 0.33 medium Daikon chopped
  • 1.5 lb Pork Belly sliced, omit for vegetarian or vegan version
  • 3 tablespoon Oil
  • 0.25 cup Black Bean Paste
  • 1.5 cup Chicken Stock or Water
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch [Corn Starch](https://amzn.to/45zPyV8)
  • Cucumber for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Turn the heat up to medium-high, and once the pan is hot, add pork belly to a large pan. Saute the pork belly for 3-4 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
  • Next, add onion and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add potato, zucchini, carrot, and daikon and saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to the side and form a circle in the middle. Add in oil and black bean paste and saute for black bean for 1 minute, then saute everything together.
  • Pour in water or chicken stock and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix ¼ cup of cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together, slowly pour it into the pan, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite noodle with freshly sliced cucumbers.

Notes

For a Vegetarian or Vegan version, simply skip the pork belly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 1109kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 22gFat: 102gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2618IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30-Minute Dinner, Asian Food, Asian Noodles, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Quick Dinner
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