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Korea · Mì tương đen Jjajangmyeon

Jjajangmyeon

45 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Toss the chunjang paste with oil over low heat for 3 minutes to reduce bitterness, then transfer to a bowl.
  2. 2 Dice the pork, onion, zucchini, potato, and cabbage.
  3. 3 Sauté the pork for 4 minutes, then add the vegetables and sauté for another 6 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  4. 4 Add the roasted soybean paste and sugar, stir well, add enough water to cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix the cornstarch with cold water, pour it into the pot, and stir for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. 6 Boil the fresh noodles for 4 minutes, rinse with cold water, pour the sauce over them, and sprinkle with shredded cucumber.