Korean Black Bean Noodles (Jjajangmyeon) Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Korean Black Bean Noodles, commonly known as Jjajangmyeon, topped with a fried egg. It's a beloved comfort food in Korea, featuring noodles smothered in a savory black bean sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Wok or large skillet For cooking the black bean sauce
- 1 Pot For boiling noodles
- 1 Non-stick pan For frying eggs
Ingredients
- 200 g Pork belly Diced
- 1 cup Chunjang (Korean black bean paste)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch Dissolved in water
- 1 tbsp Sugar Optional
- 400 g Fresh jjajangmyeon noodles
- 4 Eggs For frying
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add pork belly, and fry until golden.
- Add diced onions and carrots, cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in the black bean paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add water to the mixture and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixture, add sugar if using, then set aside.
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry the eggs to your liking.
- Serve the noodles topped with a generous amount of black bean sauce.
- Top each serving with a fried egg.
- Mix well before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the recipe by adding more vegetables like zucchini or potatoes. For a vegetarian version, omit the pork and use a vegetarian black bean paste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.7mg
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