Korean Black Bean Noodles
Korean Black Bean Noodles, or Jajangmyeon, is a quick, flavorful dish featuring chewy noodles coated in a rich, savory-sweet black bean sauce made from chunjang. With tender pork belly and cabbage, this comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- ½ pound pork belly or pork butt, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 16 ounces udon or ramen noodles (not instant)
- 1 cup white cabbage shredded
- ¼ cup black bean paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ginger, mirin, salt, pepper, and oil. Add the pork and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Place the noodles in a large heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over them. Jostle the noodles around with a fork or chopsticks to separate them. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the black bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, leaving behind the marinade. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring, until heated through.
- Drain noodles and add them to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for a minute or two to heat through.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 13gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 2104mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 4mg
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