Jajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)
Chewy noodles in a glossy, savoury black bean and pork sauce, Korea's much loved comfort noodle dish.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the black bean paste, stirring, for 3 minutes to cook out the raw taste. Scrape it into a bowl.
3 min - 2
Add the remaining oil and fry the pork over a high heat for 5 minutes until browned. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 4 minutes.
9 min - 3
Add the potato and courgette and cook for 3 minutes, then stir the fried paste back in with the sugar and soy sauce.
- 4
Pour in the water, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until the potato is tender.
10 min - 5
Stir in the cornflour mix and cook for 1 minute, until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- 6
Cook the noodles as the packet says, drain and divide between bowls. Spoon over the sauce, top with cucumber and mix well before eating.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
