Cook : Korean Jjajangmyun

I first learned about Jjajangmyun after seeing it consumed in a number of Korean dramas and it looked so tasty. Jjajangmyun is actually an adaptation of Chinese Zha Jiang Mian which literally means "fried sauce noodles". While the preparation is similar, the taste is quite different and both are delicious in their own way.  As it usually goes with food that fascinates me, I must try to make it myself and this was quite easy once you get past all the dicing.  I found a recipe online and just adapted it to our household's tastes.  



Ingredients:
1 large onion
1 medium zucchini
1 medium potato
1 lb. pork (belly is traditionally used but I prefer a leaner cut)
3 tbs. Korean black bean paste (chunjang)
2 tbs. sugar
2 tbs. cornstarch
2 tbs. cooking oil
2.5 c. + 2 tbs. water
1lb. noodles (I like to use fresh Korean myun but any thick Asian noodle will work)


Directions:
1. Cut pork into small cubes, add a couple of sprinkles of salt and mix.
2. Dice onion, potato, zucchini into small cubes.
3. Heat pan and add some oil.
4. Add the pork, stir-fry until lightly golden brown, remove and set aside.
5. Stir-fry the onion, zucchini and potato until softened and remove.
6. Add 1 tbs. oil and the black bean paste.
7. Fry on medium heat for 1 -2 mins. while stirring continuously to soften and break it up.
8. Add the sugar and mix.
9. Add the meat and vegetables and fold into the sauce.
10. Add water, mix and bring sauce to a boil.
11. Reduce heat, combine the corn starch with 2 tbs. of water, stir through into sauce.
12. Cover and simmer for 10 mins.
13. Noodles should be cooked simultaneously while making sauce, rinsed in cold water and drained.
14. Place noodles in a large plate or bowl and pour sauce over.
14. Mix well and it's ready to eat.

Ah Mashita!






4 comments

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe :)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

You're welcome! Good things are meant to be shared ^_~

Unknown said...

That is so funny about the Korean dramas! I think dramas are the reason I crave this dish so often! Haha yum

Gina
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Emmylou said...

Found it....bwahaha! Printing it out:)