Jajangmyeon

Name: Jajangmyeon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb pork belly, diced; 1/2 cup Korean black bean paste; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 2 cups green cabbage, chopped; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp potato starch; 1 lb fresh jajangmyeon noodles; 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned

A classic Korean noodle dish topped with a rich, savory black bean sauce, diced pork belly, and crisp vegetables.

40 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork belly, diced
1/2 cup Korean black bean paste
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp potato starch
1 lb fresh jajangmyeon noodles
1/2 cup cucumber, julienned

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 cup Korean black bean paste, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes to remove bitterness; set black bean paste aside while leaving oil in the pan.
2

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb diced pork belly until browned and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
3

Add 2 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced zucchini, and 2 cups chopped green cabbage, stir-frying for 3 minutes.
4

Stir in fried Korean black bean paste, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 cups chicken broth, then simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp potato starch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water until sauce thickens.
6

Cook 1 lb fresh jajangmyeon noodles in boiling water, drain, and divide into bowls.
7

Spoon sauce over noodles and garnish with 1/2 cup julienned cucumber.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Jajangmyeon reach?

For Jajangmyeon, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Jajangmyeon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Jajangmyeon is 1 lb fresh jajangmyeon noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Jajangmyeon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 620 calories, with 24 g protein, 82 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 1150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Jajangmyeon?

Refrigerate what is left of Jajangmyeon within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

Can I halve or double Jajangmyeon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the pork belly drops from 1 lb to 1/2 lb; doubled, it is 2 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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