Jjajangmyun (noodles with black sauce)

[MsMcLover1]

Question . . Do i HAVE to use Korean radish? Or is american radish fine?

[Maangchi]

@MsMcLover1 no, you could use daikon or white radish.

[littleyumi02]

thanks to you... ive been searching 4 this noodle recipe for a long time and now im going to make this dish ^^

[delightracardeanne]

I made this for my family and they LOVED it? Did you rinse the noodles? They seem a little slimy after you cook them. Delicious though!:-)

[kismetmookz]

the meat is toasted. ehehe ^^

[YamiKazeSora]

I just made this for my dinner...Man! Is that stuff filling! I'm gonna have left sauce for the next week!

[Maangchi]

@YamiKazeSora Congratulations! Now you can make jjajangmyeon!

[MaiPurpleBubble]

what other brand of noodles do u recommend for users who don't have the same type of noodles like urs Maangchi...?

[rovitaqi]

i used to cooked it but i didnt how.. im just gueesing when i cooked it. i put just a bit of black bean paste ad i taste like wayyyy sooo salty. maybe the secret is i have to fried it and drained out the oil.. im gonna try it again before my paste get expired hahhahaa.. thanks alot Maangchi :)

[Maangchi]

@rovitaqi Please follow the written recipe which is posted on my website. The measurements are modified. Good luck with making good jjajangmyeon!

[blackoutjj]

can i not use potato starch powder? please reply because i've watched lots of korean drama and in most of them they were eating this noodles and plus it looks really good!

[KoYoFace]

@blackoutjj you have to use it lol. It's not a sauce if you choose not to, Instead, it'll just be like a soup. I'd say the powder is a big touch in the recipe

[Avril546]

oh i luuv all ur videos ur a really gd cook n ur recipes r great ,ive tried them out n ther real nice

[csgsuki]

just want to ask, is white carrot also known as radish? and can replace the zucchini with a cucumber?

[snsdlovermuahahaha]

do you have any idea on how to make it? I cant find black bean paste at my nearest store..please maangchi.. ^-^

[Maangchi]

@snsdlovermuahahaha sorry I don't know how to make it. Happy New Year!

[davinnaho]

Just made this and eating it with my friends ^^ Super delicious!!!! Thank you so much for this lovely recipe ;p

[Maangchi]

@davinnaho awesome! Happy New Year!

[2Hottest2]

I can't eat pork, can I replace it with chicken or beef? :)

[Maangchi]

@2Hottest2 yes, you can use chicken or beef.

[snsdlovermuahahaha]

i go to store and only see red bean paste..can i use it?

[Maangchi]

@snsdlovermuahahaha no, you need black bean paste. Check out the photo in the ingredient section on my website. It's called chunjang or jjajang. It's sold at a Korean grocery store.

[delightracardeanne]

@snsdlovermuahahaha Not for black bean noodles. That won't work at all.

[somewhatcompetent]

can you use chicken instead of pork? my brother and dad gets sick after eating pork :(

[Maangchi]

@somewhatcompetent yes you can.

[somewhatcompetent]

@Maangchi Oh great! :D thank you!

[caribearkiss]

@somewhatcompetent I don't see why not, I could be wrong but I think when i had these noodles at a restaurant there was no meat in them... although i would've liked some pork belly nom nom nom :D

[revnedkram]

lol! Dont eat like a gold fish! Hahaha!

[9HereticPrincess9]

Can you buy black beans and mash them into a paste yourself?

[ptima993]

can i use spaghettu noodles instead of jjajangmyun noodles???

is black soy bean sauce same as black bean paste???

and can i use that sauce instead black bean paste??

[Maangchi]

@ptima993 yes, you can. I sometimes use spaghetti noodles. Check out the recipe and ingredients photos on my website. You need to buy chunjang (blackbean paste) which is sold at a Korean grocery store.

[NazeeraSHINee94]

this noodle and udon..is it same?

[Maangchi]

@NazeeraSHINee94 The noodles are more chewy than udong noodles. Check out the photo of the noodles on the ingredient section on my website, please. Happy cooking!

[NazeeraSHINee94]

is it the taste will be different if i change the corn starch with rice flour? Because i saw a person use rice flour to make pumpkin porridge..hehe..sorry for asking to much questions..i'm still beginner in cooking..

[Maangchi]

@NazeeraSHINee94 Yes, use corn or potato starch flour for this recipe. Check out the written recipe on my website. The measurements are modified. More detailed info, tips, and the photos of each ingredient are in the recipe.

[NazeeraSHINee94]

i will try this!

[kimarmijo1]

OMG I love this!!! Thank you:)

[Punkylolita]

I ate this on Saturday!! :D SO GOOD

[NazeeraSHINee94]

can i replace pork with beef?because i dont eat pork.. And, i dont eat zucchini and cucumber too..so is it my jajangmyun still taste good if i dont put zuchini and replace pork with beef?

[Maangchi]

@NazeeraSHINee94 yes, use beef. It will be very delicious! And skip zucchini and cucumber. Use more onion, Good luck!

[popnfin]

i just wanna no...is it bitter

[wonderingDoT]

omgs it looks so good! GOOD JOB! :)

[yspark123]

Thank you for your instruction, I will try JJaJang Bab tonight.

[hellocupkittycake]

You should have taken out yellow radishh !!! Tastes best with jajangmyun :DD

[feariekelly]

omg i wish i lived in your attic or something, so i can come and eat your food -_- so hungry...

[iammels]

is pork one of black bean paste ingredients?? I really wanna make jjajangmyun but my friend told me there's pork in black bean paste ingredient.. please reply ;____; thanks in advance :)

[jadenstreats]

made this recipe and it was awesome! I posted the video on my site page, please take a look and enjoy!

[Maangchi]

@jadenstreats great!!

[eightdrunkgodzzz]

im.so.hungry now

[Latipoo]

can i use beef instead of pork? i don't eat pork.

[ithry18]

Who knows if there's a restaurant in Montreal (Canada) where I can try it?

[MIMIRIchan]

@ithry18 jjajangmyun (짜짱면) is a korean dish served in almost all korean restaurants. You should try looking for one near where you live. It's very delicious, I ask my mom to make it for me all the time! (Having a Korean family = non stop korean dish goodness)

[mosestheleader25]

@ithry18 there is one store in downtown it is called chez bong dont know the street name but behind a mcdonald

[MegaJijay]

excellent

[AznBubbaTeas]

I tried both the kimchi and the noodles do u have a recipes for kimchi that's not so hot cause I love kimchi but I can't stand the hot

[XSevenSonata]

That's hot.

[RicexLoverx]

hey guys!! just made this dish today..It turned out great for my first try :) i recommend that you follow her intructions to the T but if you're gonna try to eye ball, try not to use too much potato starch. It'll taste a little gritty. Also, use a little more black suace or add a pinch of salt/fish suace to make it more flavorful. Also, Use more onion!! I know some of you are like gross...but once it cooks, it'll taste bery sweet. Well good luck to you guys!!! Thanks you Maangchi!!

[gamwtonshistosas123]

can i NOT add the radish? i really don't like it

[Maangchi]

@gamwtonshistosas123 yes, skip it and add more potato and onion. It will still be delicious.

[tsjdallas2007]

thanks for the recipe @Maangchi but I am sad coz the ingredients was hard to find here in Philippines :'(

[volamaster02]

i'm hunry

[ibeth388]

i saw them at a tv show n i'm dieying to taste them ^_^ but i don't know where to get all the ingredients :(...

i hope my computer doesn't explote,cause i'm drooling here hahahaha it looks so tasty

[elphaphoenix]

This is also Chinese food and the name is chinese too.

[gurllovehim]

can i use other noodles other than the jjajang noodles?coz it's very hard to find korean stuff in my place..

[imaPASHTUN]

jajangmyeon...delicious

[MiracleeCream]

Be my mom <3

[nana1999990]

It looks yamy <3 

[MissVietnam9x]

Is this black bean paste with garlic ? I can't find the paste. Only miso paste, soybean paste at our asia market. I saw the black bean paste with garlic of Lee Ku Mee or sth. Can I use this ?

[Maangchi]

@MissVietnam9x Check out the photo of black bean paste that I use for jjajangmyeon on my website please. Ingredient section. It's called chunjang.

[MissVietnam9x]

@Maangchi I found it ! I made it and I love it !!!! Thx so much 4 the recipe :)

[Jeny2010]

can i use other vegggieS?

[canada1901]

I tried today but I failed so bad :/ didnt taste like I expected

[Maangchi]

@canada1901 I'm sorry to hear that. This recipe is modified actually. Read the recipe and the video on my website. Let me know the result if you make it again.

[canada1901]

@Maangchi as I think I found 2 problems that might make the flavor not right. The radish tastes really bitter, it wasnt big as yours in video, maybe not the right one? 2nd is I might put a bit too much water in so I had to add more black bean paste :D. anyway, I will try again, ty for reply. wish you all the best

[Maangchi]

@canada1901 yeah next time if you make it again, I'm sure it will turn out delicious because it sounds like you already know what you are supposed to! : ) Happy cooking!

[xKaoKaox]

How can you make black bean noodles with white bean paste lol...

[prettyface112]

@xKaoKaox well it could taste the same but just white i dont no lol

[nancygocrazy113]

can i use chicken instead of pork?

[Maangchi]

@nancygocrazy113 yes, chicken sounds great to me! 

[rice4lif]

OMG . . . i have college tmrw morning, and im staying up watching how to make Korean food. WHAT A NIGHT, SO HUNGRY NOW.

[theramenninja]

can i make vegetarian version of this???

[nyktm1]

ur r really hot .....just like the hot sauce !!!

[TitiFrenchie]

That awkward moment when you just can't find 춘장 but you can't help an watch this video hundreds times...

[vanderwoodsen90]

what is the noodle called? can i get it from english supermart?

[mcamble725]

i was just staring at the shirt..:) @Maangchi ..you are hot.. :)

[luigiong]

Can you save the sauce and use it for later? Do I freeze it or put it in the refrigirator?... and how long does it last until it spoils? :P Thanks Maangchi! :)

[Maangchi]

@luigiong I think it will be ok in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days.

[luigiong]

@Maangchi Thank you!!! :)



[luvazn1]

jjajangmyun is DAEBAK~!!!!

[sukanvisa]

This is makin me more hungry . Gash I want some now

[TheNajihah96]

Maangchi , how do i know the black bean paste is cooked enough ? please answer ~

[FASKSA]

ur hot

[smeng]

Maangchi Unni, I'm going to make this tonight for my family :) I hope it goes well..!

[Maangchi]

@smeng Check out the recipe on my website. The measurements are modified. Good luck with making delicious jjajangmyeon.

[prettyface112]

@Maangchi i cant find black bean paste so can i use white bean pate

[prettyface112]

@Maangchi i cant find black bean paste so can i use white bean paste?

[PanduhxChan]

I sooo wish I had a Korean chef!! It's the only food I haven't tried but it looks soooooo yummy!!<3

[econdah]

soooo delicious!!

[SinnieZhao]

Can you make a video on how to make Jap-chae? Pleasseeee ^^~!!

[FiNdiNgNy]

@SinnieZhao =) you've probably figured it out by now, but just in case, Maangchi already has a video on how to make jap- chae... you can visit her website or just go into her youtube home..

[SinnieZhao]

Can you put corn starch instead of potato starch or does it have to be potato starch?

[Maangchi]

@SinnieZhao You can use corn starch or sweet potato starch, too. 

[SinnieZhao]

@SinnieZhao ohh okay thank chu

[WtfItzHuy]

Gosh, I should show my mom this so she can make it. This is my favorite dish to order when we eat out at a Korean restaurant. :P

[WipeYerNose]

5:00 i have the same bowl! :D

Makes me feel special~ hehe

Jjajangmyun looks soooo good

I wanna try so bad but cant find the right ingredients >__<

[Maangchi]

@WipeYerNose oh yeah? Cheers! : )

[Hayu579]

Thankyou for the recipe :D

everytime I see people eat jjajangmyun in tv, I always want it but no one sell it in my hometown, so I gotta make my own.

Really really appreciate it :D gonna try to make it tomorrow. You're my hero :D

[Maangchi]

@Hayu579 check out the written recipe on my website. The measurements are a little modified. Good luck! : )

[SuperMapleBear]

You're Hot ^_^ :D

[Badtreewater]

She's Hot.

[nadjlolzbub]

i have never seen such a large onion in my entire life! its bigger than my fist!

[greekgiggler]

what does the black bean paste taste like? is it spicy like gochujang?

[Ronkogunjoo]

@greekgiggler never! haha...it tastes salty

[mingcheng123]

Hello! I bought the Jajang sauce and the noodles. Can I just boil the sauce with water and ladle it over the noodles WITHOUT any veggies and meat. I can't be bothered to get meat and stuff. Can it be cooked that way? Thanks!

[Maangchi]

@mingcheng123 Check out the recipe on my website. The measurements are modified. And follow the direction step by step closely if you like to make delicious jjajangmyeon.

[vikas1moon]

Really a mouth watering dish.........i want to have some.....thank you maangchi for sharing i am watching it eating by peoples in Korean movies and dramas alot.

[Maangchi]

@vikas1moon yes, many people who love Korean dramas are enjoying this recipe. : ) Cheers!

[Pink3Cello]

lmao ive always eaten chapaghetti because i have no idea how to make jjajangmyun but im gonna try my best XD

[chinasia15]

can you also make this without the sugar?

[Maangchi]

@chinasia15 of course! Skip sugar and use more onion. A little bit of sugar will make the sauce more delicious though.

[lyyniik]

i can't find potato starch powder. Anything else to replace it?

[Maangchi]

@lyyniik sweet potato or corn starch powder will work, too

[trah92]

i dont eat pork.. anything else to replace it??? like chicken or beef?

[Maangchi]

@trah92 yes, you can use chicken, beef, or shrimp.. Good luck! 

[rocketir16]

i have a jajangmyeon noodles, the instant one, but I dont like the taste! But still i want to eat the home made one, maybe the taste will be different by then. :((

[Maangchi]

@rocketir16 Yes, real homemade jjajangmyeon (black sauce on noodles) is much tastier than instant jjajangmyeon. Let me know how your homemade jjajangmyeon turns out if you make it later.

[deathgon]

I'm so gonna try cooking this soon! I sure hope i can find all this ingredient in Singapore :)

[OMGItNhungDX]

I am Vietnamese but i love Korean foods :D

[devilfairy321]

@OMGItNhungDX same here going to the korea town in garden grove this monday for my b-day i wanna try ddukbokki!! also a fan of Kpop!!! XD

[vintage816]

korean food win my heart ! how i wish after ur cook video this dish will pop up infront of me ! YUM !

[Maangchi]

@vintage816 great! : )

[gakkybear]

cool~ looks delicious *O* my mom likes korean food and cucumber so much so I'm going to try this ^^ thanks for sharing~

[sx976]

This was my favourite food when I used to regularly visit Korea on business trips. I was pleased that when we cooked it to your recipe it tasted just like I remembered it. We substituted Parsley Root for the radish.

[lovebugling]

i see that you didn't add salt for seasoning.. is it ok?

[Maangchi]

@lovebugling yes, the blackbean paste is very salty, so you don't need salt. If you want to make jjajangnyeon, please check out the recipe on my website. The measurements are updated.

[theoddbird]

aw man, i accidently bought black bean sauce instead of black bean paste... is there a way i can make this recipe using black bean sauce? like... add cornstarch to make it thicker or something. it's very salty too...should i water it down?

thanks to whoever can help me out here!

[MrsH8Boogie]

Can I use ricenoodles instant of jajang noodles?

[gaminkalv]

Pickled Yellow Radish is a must side dish for Jia jyang myeon. I can't eat it without it.

[Hinahime17]

Hi, I am vegetarian and I REALLY what to try this! So I was wondering, If I remove the meat will it be vegetarian friendly?

[patentleatherones]

what kind of noodles did u use?

[sourcheesepringles]

is meat important for this dish? i'm thinking about using mushrooms. <3

[sombarnharmanrattatt]

짜장면을 이런 식으로 만들다니, 신기하군요. 실제로 한국에서는 이렇게 짜장면 만들어먹는 일이 극히 드문데... 시켜먹거나 3분짜장 같은 거 사서 먹지요. 어쨌든 재미있게 잘 봤습니다.

[emiliejeong]

I was wondering, is there a way to make your own black bean paste?

Is it even possible?

[babephase16]

is there a chance that you can make Jumuluk?

[meomkk]

Can u help me this one? i can't fine the jajang sause . can i replace that by the miso sause - japanese sause.it's black too >< is that ok to use it ? hope u respond me soon .thanks:)

[jiansaranghae]

Hello i really wanted to try and make jjajangmyeon, what other meat can i use instead of pork? How about beef and chicken? thank you.

[Maangchi]

@jiansaranghae yes, you can use chicken or beef, too! Good luck! 

[laubeatz]

i want wait to make it =)) thank you, your a nice lady!

[cammicty]

@iWackynny Where are you? I'll send you some if you inbox me! I have tons of the one Maagchi has! You will have to pay for postage though. Peace!

[carmelxtine]

Hello. I have just had my first attempt to cook ddeokbokki. it was a success! but one thing that went wrong is that the rice cake cracked. why? thanks a lot for this video. by the way , are you Korean? I hope to see more tutorial videos soon. Thanks again. Lots of love, Carmel,15,Philippines.

[Maangchi]

@iWackynny I'm sorry to hear that! It is sold at a Korean grocery store. Check out the photo of black bean paste (called chunjang in Korean) on the ingredient section on my website. Cheers!

[kyradeal]

im curious, is the black bean paste taste sweet? i cant find it in the asian groc at my place. instead, i found this one canned black bean but it's the one used to make dessert. i suppose the canned one is sweet in taste. can i use it? or im afraid it will turn out to be sweet jjajangmyun LOL.

[possum419]

i love how i can always come back to your videos to refresh my memory. i am making this tonight! thanks, maangchi!

[Maangchi]

@possum419 Thank you! I wish you good luck with making good jjajangmyeon!

[tealson]

Thanks a lot! I loved this black bean noodles when I was in Korea a few years ago. Today I found your video, so I hurried to my asian food supply store, bought all ingredient like a maniac and give it a try know, hope it works :)

[Maangchi]

@tealson Please check out the recipe on my website. I corrected some measurements from this video recipe and posted on my website. When I filmed this video, I was not familiar with measuring stuff. : ) My written recipe on my website is very exact. If you follow the recipe step by step, you will make very delicious jjajangmyeon. Let me know how it turns out through my website please.

[reebers89]

If anyone is curious where to buy 'chunjang' (black bean paste) & can't find it in any local Asian markets: hmart [dot] com sells this exact one Maangchi is using. ^___^

[vlnvlaclogbaerhpno]

When did using olive oil in Korean cuisine become popular? I have seen it in lots of Korean grocery stores, but I don't think it is a traditional Asian oil....?

[0126achang]

can i use black bean garlic sauce??

i don't have any black bean sauce at my local asian store :(

[Maangchi]

@0126achang Please check out the ingredients photos on my ingredient section on my website. To make delicious jjajangmyeon, you have to get black bean paste called chunjang sold at a Korean grocery store.

[0126achang]

@Maangchi o okay :D thanks i can't wait to make some :D

[sketchbookessay]

@0126achang I used black bean garlic sauce and I thought it was pretty good. However, the only time I've had jjajangmyeon was when I've made it so I dont know how it compares to the real thing. I also used ground turkey instead of pork or beef.

[koreangirl891]

i heard jjajangmyun is snsd's yuri's favorite food

[SLBxINLOVExBLS]

I loooove jjajangmyun!! I’ve made it twice so far and tho it looks kind of hard to make, it’s actually really easy. It’s like a Korean version of spaghetti. =) Mmm-mmm, my mouth is starting to water! Lol.

[Esellajessica]

Mmmmm! I can almost smell it.... lol

[sakutasu]

kam sam mida

you are a great cook and teacher

[89valois]

I never thought cooking would be so easy. Thanks for making cooking looks easy...I love your videos

[ScarletDevil91]

Beautiful pan! =D

[maryjinkee]

wow! that looks so yummy... i haven't tried jja jang myun... i so suddenly start craving for it...hahaha! thanks for the demo :-)

[QueenOfTriad]

everytime you finish cook and taste it my stomach suddenly grawling. :D

[EngelVerloren]

Looks so yummy :O

[airiaram]

looks nice! thank you for tutorial!

[fcia]

I always thought it was a Chinese food till I could not find a single Chinese restaurant that actually made this noodle dish. It is like a fortune cookies...they are available at every Chinese restaurant in the US but it is actually an US invention.

[yongpack0]

@fcia THis is in fact partly a chinese dish. It was made by Korean and Chinese mine workers back in the days when they had only black beans and noodles and the ingredients to make jjajangmyun and it was a hit! its not american invented in any way

[jiho8968]

@en3rgieboy

But it is still korean food though.

People call it chinese food because korean foods arent usually with myun and chinese foods are like that, and they make it in some chinese restaurants.

[fantakuning]

i drooled ... :(

[rainriders]

When I have this dish at a restaurant, I'd taste more sodium. Maybe due to MSG, but I'd definitely taste more salty flavor from the JaJang Sauce.

[imhappiernow21]

i am so into this dish when i was still pregnant with my little girl...i was craving on it so badly that i had to call the siktang and buy two bowls of jjajang myun!now that iam not pregnant anymore, i still want it but this time, i want to cook and have my friends taste it coz im back home...

[winryrockbell4]

why am i watching this at night :C....-hungry-

[faustronoma]

can i make the black bean paste or is necesary buy it??

@lovelyvan