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

KoreanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Jajangmyeon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Jajangmyeon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jajangmyeon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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