Jajangmyeon (Blackbean Sauce Noodles)

Jajangmyeon (Blackbean Sauce Noodles)

from kimchimari.com
35 min
3 servings

Wonderful Chinese Korean noodle dish that's a favorite among Koreans, especially children. Also a favorite in Korean dramas.

Ingredients

  • 3 servings fresh noodles for jajangmyeon or kal guksu
  • 1/2 cup Chinese black bean paste ((춘장 chunjang/choonjang))
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium size onion (, chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cup cabbage (, chopped)
  • 5 oz pork loin, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup or 3 fresh (, dried or fresh shitake mushrooms, chopped (optional))
  • 1/2 cup zucchini (, chopped)
  • 1 carrot (, chopped (optional))
  • 2 green onions (, chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cucumber (, julienned)
  • 3-4 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil a pot of water for noodles. Cook noodles in boiling water for 7-10 min (based on package directions) and rinse in cold water.

  2. 2

    Chop all vegetables and meat into small cubes. Julienne cucumbers to add as garnish.

  3. 3

    In a non-stick frying pan, add equal amount of chunjang and oil to pan on medium/medium low heat. Stir often, cook for 7 min.

  4. 4

    In ANOTHER pan, add 2 T oil to pan on medium heat. Sauté onions and cabbages for 10 min or more until onions become translucent.