Jajangmyeon (noodles in a black bean sauce)

Name: Jajangmyeon (noodles in a black bean sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 to 4 servings fresh jajangmyeon/udon noodles (about 6 ounces per serving); 5 tablespoons Chunjang (춘장), Korean black bean paste (some may be labeled as jjajang (짜장)); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce - optional; 1 cup chicken stock or water (You can add 1/2 cup more for thinner, more liquidy/watery sauce. See note.); 1 tablespoon potato or corn starch (dissolved in 1/4 cup of chicken stock or water); 8 to 10 ounces pork (preferably with some visible fat, pork shoulder cut, Boston butt, etc.) (or lean cut if preferred); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon rice wine (or mirin); ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 extra large onion (or 2 medium, 12 to 14 ounces) (See note if adding potatoes); 8 ounces green cabbage; 8 ounces zucchini; 1 small cucumber for garnish - optional

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Jajangmyeon (noodles in a black bean sauce) is a popular Korean-Chinese dish. Learn how to make this restaurant favorite at home with this easy to follow recipe!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:12:02 GMT