Delicious Homemade Jjajangmyeon Recipe
Delicious Homemade Jjajangmyeon Recipe
Easy Home-style Jjajangmyeon
Whip up a fantastic Jjajangmyeon easily with ingredients you already have at home! Enjoy the perfect harmony of restaurant-quality flavor and chewy noodles right in your own kitchen.
Main Ingredients- 2/3 cup pork (fatty cuts or ground pork recommended)
- 3 medium onions
- 3 servings of Chinese-style noodles (jjajangmyeon noodles)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the pork and onions, which are key to the flavor of Jjajangmyeon. Pork with a bit of fat will yield a richer taste, but ground pork works well too. Chop them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the onions into larger chunks to enhance their sweetness and texture. For the sauce, have your soy sauce, black bean paste, sugar, minced ginger, and optional MSG ready.
Step 2
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok. Add the pork and stir-fry until it starts to turn golden brown. Once the pork is lightly browned, add the minced ginger and continue to stir-fry until fragrant. The ginger’s pungent aroma helps eliminate any pork odor and adds depth to the flavor.
Step 3
After the pork and ginger are nicely browned, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir-fry briefly for another moment. This step helps the pork absorb the flavors and enhances its savory taste.
Step 4
Now, add the roughly chopped onions and MSG (if using). Stir-fry over high heat until the onions become translucent and slightly softened. Cooking over high heat brings out the onions’ natural sweetness and prevents excess moisture from making the sauce watery.
Step 5
Once the onions are sufficiently cooked, add the 3 Tbsp of black bean paste and stir-fry everything together. It’s crucial to keep stirring to prevent the black bean paste from burning. Continue stir-frying until the slightly bitter notes of the paste disappear and a rich, nutty aroma emerges.
Step 6
When all ingredients are well-fried, pour in enough water to just cover the ingredients and bring it to a boil. Once the sauce is simmering, gradually add the cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water) while stirring until you achieve your desired consistency. Serve the warm Jjajang sauce generously over freshly cooked chewy noodles for a delicious homemade Jjajangmyeon!
