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Mixing a bowl of Korean Black Bean Noodles, or Jjajangmyeong

Jajangmyeon – Korean Noodles in Black Bean Sauce

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 4 votes
Whenever I want something savory but packed with a lot of vegetables, I make Jjajangmyeon or Korean Noodles in Black Bean Sauce. This savory sauce of vegetables and pork belly is seasoned with Korean black bean paste. Mixed with noodles, it is a satisfying sweet-savory bowl. This is a favorite Korean recipes for both me and my dad that’s super easy to make at home. This is my easy 20-minute version packed with tons of vegetables and is super delicious. Once you give it a try, you’ll fall in love and make it once a month just like me!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Food, Asian Noodles, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, dinner Ideas, jjajangmyeon, Korean Food, korean noodles, korean recipe, Noodle, noodle recipe, quick and easy recipe, quick dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1109kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 servings Noodles prepared according to package
  • ½ Onion chopped
  • ½ Zucchini chopped
  • 1 Potato chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • ⅓ Daikon chopped
  • 1.5 lb Pork Belly sliced, you can skip this for a Vegetarian or Vegan version
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • ¼ cup Korean Black Bean Paste
  • 1 ½ cup Chicken Stock or Water
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • Cucumber garnish
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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.
    potato
  • 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.
    Adding black bean sauce to sauteed vegetables for black bean sauce noodles
  • Pour in water or chicken stock and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of cold water and 1 tbsp cornstarch together, slowly pour it into the pan, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
    Making sauce for Korean black bean sauce noodles
  • Serve with your favorite noodle with freshly sliced cucumbers.
    A bowl of Jajangmyeon, or Korean Black Bean Sauce Noodles, topped with sliced cucumbers.

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 1109kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 22gFat: 102gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2618IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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