Jajangmyeon Recipe: Get Truly K-Obsessed With This Black Bean Sauce Noodles Seen In Wok Of Love K-Drama

Jajangmyeon is a popular Korean noodle dish made with delicious black bean sauce, vegetables, pork, and noodles. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a perfect dish to accompany you while watching dramas. So here is an easy recipe for you to try at home.  

Jajangmyeon Recipe

How To Make Jajangmyeon Black Bean Sauce Noodles: Korean Jajangmyeon, also known as black bean noodles, is a popular Korean-Chinese dish that is loved by many. Jajangmyeon or Jjajangmyeon is a Korean take on black bean noodles that originated from China. It’s a noodle dish mixed in chunjang (a thick sauce of soybean paste that gives the noodle its black colour), diced meat, and vegetables.

Jajangmyeon is a beloved comfort food in Korea, but it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world. The dish has a unique flavour that is both savoury and slightly sweet, making it a tasty alternative to other noodle dishes.

In Korea, Jajangmyeon is often eaten on special occasions such as birthdays and other celebrations. It is also a popular delivery food, with many restaurants specialising in Jajangmyeon takeout. Whether you are a fan of Korean cuisine or just looking for a new and delicious noodle dish to try, Jajangmyeon is worth a taste.

If you're craving this flavorful dish, here's how you can make it at home.

How To Make Jajangmyeon (How To Make Jajangmyeon Black Bean Sauce Noodles)

Jajangmyeon

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and cook until it's properly cooked. Once done drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2. In a large wok or deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions and saute them until they are translucent.

3. Add the diced chicken/ pork belly/ beef, diced zucchini, potatoes and onions to the pan and saute until it's browned on all sides.

4. Mix in the black bean paste, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir vigorously to combine everything well.

5. Add 2 cups of water to the wok and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Taste the Jajangmyeon sauce and add salt and pepper as per your taste.

7. In a separate pot, add water and bring it to a boil. Add the cooked noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes.

8. Drain the noodles and divide them into bowls.

9. Pour the Jajangmyeon sauce over the noodles. Drizzle sesame oil over the top and serve hot.

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  • Total Time :50 min
  • Preparation Time : 20 min
  • Cooking Time : 30 min
  • Servings : 3
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 500
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chinese wheat noodles
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • chopped
  • 1 medium-sized diced zucchini
  • 1 medium-sized diced potato
  • 1/2 cup diced chicken or pork belly or beef
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of black bean paste (chunjang or Jajangmyeon paste)
  • 1 tbsp of sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp of cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp of sesame oil
  • salt to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    First, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once done drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.

  • Step 2 :

    In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat, then add the chopped onions and saute them until they are soft.

  • Step 3 :

    After a few minutes add the diced chicken/ pork belly/ beef, diced zucchini, potatoes, and onions and saute until it's browned on all sides.

  • Step 4 :

    Mix in the black bean paste, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir it well to combine everything well.

  • Step 5 :

    Add 2 cups of water to the pan and boil it. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Step 6 :

    Taste the Jajangmyeon sauce and add salt and pepper.

  • Step 7 :

    In a medium-sized boiling pot, add water and bring it to a boil. Add the cooked noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes.

  • Step 8 :

    Drain the noodles and divide them into bowls. Pour the Jajangmyeon sauce over the noodles and serve it hot.