Jjajangmyeon

(Maangchi.com)

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Stir-fry the pork belly in a large, deep wok (or pan) with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for about 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 2

Pour out the excess pork fat.

Step 3

Add radish and stir fry for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add potato, onion, and zucchini and keep stirring for about 3 minutes until the potato looks a little translucent.

Step 5

Clear a space in the center of the wok by pushing the ingredients to the edges.

Step 6

Add 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil to the center of the wok, then add ¼ cup of black bean paste and stir it with a wooden spoon for 1 minute to fry it. Then mix everything in the wok and keep stirring.

Step 7

Add 2 cups of water to the wok and let it simmer and cook with the lid closed for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Open the lid and taste a sample of the radish and potato. If they’re fully cooked, stir in the starch water little by little. Keep stirring until it’s well mixed and thick.

Step 9

Add the sesame oil and remove from the heat.

Step 10

Serve with noodles (jjajangmyeon) or steamed rice (jjajangbap).