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    Home » Recipes » Savoury

    Jjajangmyeon (Korean Noodles in Black Bean Sauce)

    Published: Jan 20, 2022 by Michelle · 7 Comments

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    This Korean-style Jjajangmyeon features wheat noodles with a thick, savoury black bean sauce loaded with vegetables and diced pork.

    Plate of Korean jjajangmyeon with chopsticks on the side.

    The first time I learned about Jjajangmyeon, I was watching a Korean drama series where the protagonist was portrayed enjoying this dish.

    What is Jjajangmyeon?

    Jjajangmyeon is a Korean dish with Chinese roots.

    "Jjajang" translates to "fried sauce," and "myeon" is "noodles."

    It contains thick wheat noodles with a fried black bean sauce, originating from the Chinese zhajiangmian 炸酱面, which is a Northern Chinese noodle dish with sauce and ground pork.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe comes together really easily, perfect for a weeknight meal.

    You can adapt the Jjajangmyeon with whatever vegetables or protein you like.

    It's a hearty dish with minimal ingredients that will fill you up.

    Swap the noodles with rice and change it to Jjajangbap.

    Korean black bean noodles jjajangmyeon on a plate with chopsticks on the side.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • wheat noodles: you can use any thick, chewy wheat noodles; fresh or dried
    • vegetable oil: for frying up the pork and vegetables
    • black bean paste: chunjang, also known as tianmianjiang in Chinese is a sweet, smooth, dark paste made with fermented wheat flour and soy bean; you can find it in Asian/Korean grocery stores; if you can't find it, you can substitute with hoisin sauce in a pinch
    • pork: cubed; you can use pork chop or pork belly
    • white onion: diced
    • potato: diced
    • water: or vegetable stock
    • potato starch: to thicken up the sauce
    • sesame oil: adds a little aroma and flavour to the sauce

    Toppings (optional):

    • cucumber: thinly sliced
    • hard boiled egg
    • yellow pickled radish: danmuji
    • green onions
    • sesame seeds

    You can find these ingredients in Asian supermarkets.

    Korean jjajangmyeon noodles on a plate with chopsticks on the side.
    How to make it

    Heat a large pot or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

    Add in the black bean paste and fry until aromatic, a few minutes.

    Transfer the paste to a bowl and add in the remaining oil.

    Add in the onions and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

    Next, add in the cubed pork and cooked until almost cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

    Add in the zucchini, diced potato, and fried black bean paste.

    Stir to coat everything with the paste.

    Pour in about ½ C of water/stock, or enough to cover the veggies and pork and bring to a boil.

    Cover with a lid and lower to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes have softened, about 10 minutes.

    In the meantime, mix potato starch with cold water in a small bowl to a make slurry.

    Pour the starch slurry into the mixture and stir.

    Bring it up to a boil, and check the consistency. It will thicken -- if it's too thick, thin it out with additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

    Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, remove from heat.

    Add in a drizzle of sesame oil and serve the sauce with cooked wheat noodles.

    How to serve & store

    It's best to prepare the noodles for Jjajangmyeon just prior to serving.

    Pour the sauce over the noodles, add sliced cucumbers and give everything a mix before enjoying.

    Store the noodles separately from the black bean sauce, in airtight containers in the fridge.

    The sauce can be stored for up to 1 week in the fridge.

    Instead of noodles, serve the black bean sauce with rice for a change. This is known as Jjajangbap.

    Jjajangbap Korean rice with black bean sauce in a bowl.

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    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Mixed Korean jjajangmyeon noodles on a plate with chopsticks on the side.

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    5 from 5 votes

    Jjajangmyeon (Korean Noodles in Black Bean Sauce)

    This Korean-style Jjajangmyeon features wheat noodles with a thick, savoury black bean sauce loaded with vegetables and diced pork.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Korean
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Black bean sauce:

    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
    • 3 tablespoon black bean paste chunjang
    • 200 g pork cubed
    • 1 large white onion diced
    • 1 large potato diced
    • 1 medium zucchini cubed
    • ½ C water or vegetable stock
    • 2 tablespoon potato starch
    • ½ - ¾ C water depending on how thick you'd like the sauce
    • 1 pkg wheat noodles cooked according to package directions

    Toppings (optional):

    • sesame oil
    • cucumber sliced
    • hard boiled egg
    • pickled yellow radish danmuji
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    Instructions

    • Heat a large pot or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
    • Add in the black bean paste and fry until aromatic, a few minutes.
    • Transfer the paste to a bowl and add in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
    • Add in the onions and stir fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
    • Next, add in the cubed pork and cooked until almost cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add in the zucchini, diced potato, and fried black bean paste.
    • Stir to coat everything with the paste.
    • Pour in about ½ C of water/stock, or enough to cover the veggies and pork and bring to a boil.
    • Cover with a lid and lower to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes have softened, about 10 minutes.
    • In the meantime, mix potato starch with cold water in a small bowl to a make slurry.
    • Pour the starch slurry into the mixture and stir.
    • Bring it up to a boil, and check the consistency. It will thicken -- if it's too thick, thin it out with additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
    • Once it's thickened to your liking, remove from heat.
    • Add in a drizzle of sesame oil and serve the sauce with cooked wheat noodles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      January 21, 2022 at 4:47 am

      5 stars
      Well this one is certainly new to me! Heck, I couldn't even spell it! Nevertheless, the recipe sounds fantastic. That flavor combination would totally work - talk about a fun way to mix up the routine!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 21, 2022 at 6:58 am

        Hehe, the name might look intimidating, but it's really such a flavourful dish! Thanks David 🙂

    2. Kim Lange

      January 21, 2022 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      This is fabulous! Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 21, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you Kim!

    3. Linsey

      January 24, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Great sauce! Would like to use in noodles or udong.

      Reply
    4. Healthy World Cuisine

      January 26, 2022 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      Have not tried black bean sauce in with the noodles like this before. What a tasty and comforting Korean meal idea.

      Reply
    5. Raymund | angsarap.net

      January 26, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love those noodles, the texture is just out of this world. Nice recipe

      Reply

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