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Easy Jajangmyeon Recipe
Indulge in irresistible bouncy noodles smothered in a rich savory black sauce that'll make your mouth water! Every bite is packed with veggies and browned morsels of pork belly... What's not to love?!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 573 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Korean
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3 ½ tablespoons black bean paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow bean paste
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 cup water to mix with cornstarch
Ingredients
- 8 oz Jjajang noodles or dried udon noodles
- ½ cucumber julienned
Meat & Vegetables
- 1/2 pound pork belly diced
- 7 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger sliced
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 zucchinis diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Korean black bean paste, yellow bean paste, oyster sauce, and ¾ cup water until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil then add in pork belly. Cook until golden then add in garlic, ginger, and onions. Cook for a few seconds until soft and fragrant.
- Add in zucchini and stir fry for another minute or two, until it’s tender. Pour in the sauce, saute for a few seconds.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, then pour into the pan to thicken. Bring sauce to a simmer for about 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add in noodles and cook according to the package’s instructions. Drain then run under cold water.
- Place noodles in a serving bowl, ladle on some of the sauce, and top with cucumber if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Black Bean Paste: Korean-style black bean paste varies in flavor depending on the brand. Some are saltier, sourer, or sweeter. This is the Chunjang black bean paste I used and it was SO good!
Nutrition Information
Serving
250g
Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
1409mg
(59%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 250g | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1409mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.