Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)

JJAJANGMYEON (KOREAN BLACK BEAN NOODLES)

TIP: If you vegan or prefer a vegetarian option, you can make it without the pork belly.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ chopped Onion
• ½ chopped Zucchini 
• 1 chopped Potato
• ⅓ chopped Daikon
• 1.5 lb of Pork Belly sliced
• 2 chopped Green Onion
• 3 tbsp of Oil
• ¼ cup of Black Bean Paste
• 1 ½ cup of Chicken Stock or Water
• 1 tbsp of Corn Starch
• Jjajangmyeon Noodles
• Sliced Cucumber

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn the heat up to medium-high, and once the pan is hot, add pork belly in a large pan. Saute the pork belly for 3-4 minutes
2. Add in Onion, potatoes, and green onion. Saute together for 1-2 minutes
3. Add in zucchini and daikon and saute together for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Push the vegetables to the side and form a circle in the middle. Add in oil and black bean paste and saute everything together.
5. Pour in water or chicken stock and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Mix 1/4 cup of cold water and 1 tbsp corn starch together, pour it into the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Serve with your favourite noodle with freshly sliced cucumbers.