How to Make Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon)–A Comfort Food Staple
Korean black bean noodles, known as Jjajangmyeon, is a delicious, home-cooked comfort food staple in Korea. It’s a quick and easy noodle dish made of wheat flour noodles, black bean sauce, and most commonly pork and/or vegetables. With its incredibly flavorful, umami-filled black bean sauce, it’s definitely one of the most beloved Korean dishes.
Making Korean black bean noodles might look intimidating at first, but it’s actually quite easy! All you’ll need is a few simple ingredients that’ll make delicious, satisfying Jjajangmyeon ready in about 30 minutes. Here’s how to make Korean black bean noodles for a tasty, traditional meal.
Ingredients
- 2 packs of jjajangmyeon (Korean black bean noodles)
- 1 lb of diced, precooked pork
- 1 sweet onion
- 1/2 head of cabbage
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/4 cup black bean paste
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chopped zucchini (optional)
Directions
- Dice onion, bell pepper, and pre-cooked pork, and chop the cabbage into thin strips.
- Mix black bean paste, 3/4 cup water, teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of soy sauce in a bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil in a deep-sided frying pan on medium heat.
- Add diced garlic, onion, and bell pepper and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pre-cooked pork slices, cabbage, and zucchini if desired.
- Keep stirring until pork and vegetables are well mixed.
- Stir in black bean sauce mixture, turn heat to low-medium, and simmer for 10-14 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, boil noodles in a separate pot.
- When noodles are soft and cooked, drain, place in a bowl and pour the black bean sauce mixture over them.
- Top with the stir fried pork and vegetables.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Whether you’re Korean or not, Korean black bean noodles is definitely worth trying. Making it at home is a great way to create a delicious and satisfying meal quickly and easily. This recipe from Maangchi is straightforward and helpful for those who are not familiar with the dish. Give it a try this week for a tasty and popular Korean meal!