Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
0.5 pound

Korean homemade noodles

packaged

0.5 pound

boneless pork

cubed

1 tbsp

kosher salt

1 tbsp

sugar

1 unit

onion

sliced

1 unit

red-skinned potato

peeled and diced

1 unit

baby bok choy

washed and julienned

0.5 cup

Korean black bean sauce

1 cup

water

2 tsp

sugar

2 tbsp

corn starch

Step 1
~4 min

Marinate pork with salt and sugar for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare all vegetables by slicing and dicing.

Step 3
~4 min

Measure out the black bean paste, water, sugar, and cornstarch for the sauce.

Step 4
~4 min

Heat a pan on medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the pork cubes until browned. Set aside.

Step 5
~4 min

Boil diced potatoes until soft, then strain.

Step 6
~4 min

Boil noodles until tender, drain, and set aside.

Step 7
~4 min

Sauté the onion and bok choy until softened. Add the cooked potatoes.

Step 8
~4 min

Add the black bean paste to the vegetables.

Step 9
~4 min

Add water and sugar to the sauce and bring to a boil.

Step 10
~4 min

Thicken the sauce with cornstarch.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the cooked pork back into the sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve the sauce over the cooked noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Add a splash of sesame oil for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Korean side dishes (banchan).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kimchi
Danmuji (yellow pickled radish)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea (Korean-Chinese cuisine)

Cultural Significance

A popular and affordable comfort food in Korea.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
casual meal

Popularity Score

75/100