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Noodles with jajangmyeon sauce and thinly sliced cucumbers on top.

Indulge in bouncy chewy noodles smothered in a rich savory black bean sauce for dinner tonight! This easy Jajangmyeon recipe is packed with tender zucchini and juicy browned pork belly morsels. It’s a flavorful bowl of happiness in every bite!

What is Jajangmyeon?

Jajangmyeon is a Korean noodle dish with a savory black bean sauce. It’s packed with juicy pork belly and tender zucchini that gives a nice texture contrast when combined with the chewy noodles!

Ingredients for this Easy Jajangmyeon Recipe

Noodles

For this dish, you have a couple of noodle options to choose from; all of which you can find at your local Asian market. 

When shopping, you’ll want to look for Jajangmyeon or udon noodles. For the quickest cooking, fresh noodles will always be the best choice. However, if you’d like to keep your noodles longer, you can also find frozen noodles as well.

Korean Black Bean Paste

Chunjang is a Korean-style black bean paste. Depending on the brand you buy, the sauce can be saltier, sourer, or sweeter than others. This is the Chunjang black bean paste I used and it was SO good!

Containers of black bean and soy bean sauces.

The black bean paste is primarily made of fermented wheat flour, soybeans, and caramel sauce. It’s a perfectly balanced seasoning to smother addictively chewy noodles!

I also add yellow soy bean paste that adds sweetness that’s just SO amazing!

Meat & Vegetables

Traditionally, pork is the protein of choice for Jajangmyeon, packing it in with tons of flavor! However, you can also swap it out with your favorite protein of choice or pack it with tons of veggies to make it vegetarian!

Noodles with jajangmyeon sauce and thinly sliced cucumbers on top.

Mix in your favorite veggies to make this easy Jajangmyeon recipe even more nutritious! Typically, this dish is overflowing with onions, zucchini, shredded cabbage, and carrots. 

It’s an explosion of texture!

Let’s get cooking!

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Noodles with jajangmyeon sauce and thinly sliced cucumbers on top.

Easy Jajangmyeon Recipe

Author: Mikha S.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Indulge in irresistible bouncy noodles smothered in a rich savory black sauce that'll make your mouth water! Every bite is packed with veggies and browned morsels of pork belly… What's not to love?!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 573 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Jjajang noodles or dried udon noodles
  • ½ cucumber julienned

Meat & Vegetables

  • 1/2 pound pork belly diced
  • 7 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 zucchinis diced

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine Korean black bean paste, yellow bean paste, oyster sauce, and ¾ cup water until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil then add in pork belly. Cook until golden then add in garlic, ginger, and onions. Cook for a few seconds until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in zucchini and stir fry for another minute or two, until it’s tender. Pour in the sauce, saute for a few seconds.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, then pour into the pan to thicken. Bring sauce to a simmer for about 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add in noodles and cook according to the package’s instructions. Drain then run under cold water.
  • Place noodles in a serving bowl, ladle on some of the sauce, and top with cucumber if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes

  • Black Bean Paste: Korean-style black bean paste varies in flavor depending on the brand. Some are saltier, sourer, or sweeter. This is the Chunjang black bean paste I used and it was SO good!

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1409mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

Exact calculations may vary. For the most accurate nutritional information, use your preferred nutrition calculator, actual ingredients, and quantities used for the recipe. Please consult with your physician or registered dietitian if more precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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