Jajangmyeon (Noodles And Vegetables In Black Bean S

Name: Jajangmyeon (Noodles And Vegetables In Black Bean Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound of packaged Korean homemade noodles, which can be found in the frozen section of an Asian grocery store; 1/2 pound boneless pork; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 medium red-skinned potato, peeled and diced; 1 baby bok choy, washed and cut into julienne; 1/2 cup Korean black bean sauce; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons corn starch

Servings: persons

1/2 pound of packaged Korean homemade noodles, which can be found in the frozen section of an Asian grocery store
1/2 pound boneless pork
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red-skinned potato, peeled and diced
1 baby bok choy, washed and cut into julienne
1/2 cup Korean black bean sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch

1
Mix 1 tablespoon each of salt and sugar in a small bowl. Rub it all over the pork. Let it marinate in the refrigerator. Then start cutting all your vegetables. Measure out your black bean paste, water, sugar and cornstarch for the sauce.
2
Heat a pan on medium high. Take the pork out of the refrigerator. Pat it dry with a paper towel and cut into cubes. Add oil to the hot pan. Then cook the pork cubes. Set aside.
3
Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook diced potatoes until soft. Strain. Bring water to boil again. Add more water if necessary. Add noodles. Cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
4
Saute the onion and bok choy. Add the cooked potatoes.
5
Mix the black bean paste with the vegetables. Add water and two teaspoons of sugar and bring sauce to a boil. Then add the cornstarch. Add the pork back in. Serve sauce over noodles.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound of packaged Korean homemade noodles, which can be found in the frozen section of an Asian grocery store, 1/2 pound boneless pork, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Jajangmyeon (Noodles And Vegetables In Black Bean Sauce) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jajangmyeon (Noodles And Vegetables In Black Bean Sauce)

Tips for the best results

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