Jjajangmyeon

Jjajangmyeon is a popular noodle dish in Korean cuisine that consists of chewy, wheat-based noodles covered in a black bean paste. It is often topped with diced pork, vegetables, and garnishes. Jjajangmyeon is commonly eaten as a comfort food, a hangover cure, and as a special-occasion dish. The black bean paste used to make jjajangmyeon is made by stir-frying chopped onions, zucchini, and mushrooms in oil, then adding in black beans and seasonings. This mixture is cooked for a few minutes before adding starch, like cornstarch or sweet potato starch. Once the sauce has thickened, it is poured over the cooked noodles and topped with pork and other ingredients. This dish is usually served with a side of danmuji, or yellow pickled radish, for an extra salty kick.