Easy 30-min. Jajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)
Thick noodles coated in rich black bean sauce with tender pork belly, cabbage, zucchini, and aromatics. This easy 30-minute Jajangmyeon recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Every savory bite delivers a chewy texture and pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 1.20 lbs thick Korean wheat noodles fresh kind
- 0.65 lbs pork belly diced into ½" pieces
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 cup green cabbage chopped
- 1 cup zucchini small diced
- 2 green onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Korean roasted black bean paste (Chunjang)
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil any neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ¾ cup cucumber julienned, optional garnish
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 cups water cold
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Slurry: Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and water together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the black bean paste for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the paste through a strainer to remove the excess oil, reserving 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.
- Add the pork belly to the reserved oil and sear until browned and the fat has rendered.
- Stir in the onion and green onions, cooking until translucent. Add the zucchini and green cabbage and sauté until tender.
- Return the strained black bean paste to the pan. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and simmer on low heat until the sauce becomes thick and glossy. Stir in the oyster sauce.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook the fresh wheat noodles until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain thoroughly without rinsing, then divide the noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot black bean sauce over the noodles, garnish with julienned cucumber, and toss to combine before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1403kcal | Carbohydrates: 157g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 8mg