I thought it was double... 5 facts about Jjajangmyeon that you should know now

 

Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) is a very familiar dish to Koreans. While this jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) may seem like a simple, generous serving, it actually holds surprising secrets and an intriguing story.

Jajangmyeon, one of Korea's top 100 cultural icons, enjoys immense popularity, with over 6 million bowls consumed daily. With so many people loving this dish, sometimes one bowl just isn't enough.

In times like these, we often order gobbaegi (Korean-style spicy beef brisket). However, there are hidden secrets to Jjajangmyeon gobbaegi that we may not have known about. Let's uncover five secrets of Jjajangmyeon gobbaegi.

 

The first secret is that eating Jjajangmyeon with a generous amount of toppings can help you consume fewer calories.

 

While a typical bowl of Jjajangmyeon contains 864 calories, a double bowl contains around 1,000 calories. If you order two bowls, you'll consume over 1,700 calories. Therefore, ordering a double bowl may be a healthier option than ordering two bowls.

The second secret is cooking time.

 

Jjajangmyeon is served with noodles cooked and topped with pre-prepared jjajang upon order. Therefore, ordering a double portion can be enjoyed more quickly than it would take to prepare two bowls of jjajangmyeon. Therefore, choosing a double portion is a good option because it saves time.

 

The third secret is that the amount of the multiplication is not doubled.

 

The term "goppaegi" often misleads people into thinking the serving size of jajangmyeon is double. In fact, a goppaegi is about 1.5 times the standard serving size. While this may vary by restaurant, this is why goppaegi is often priced 500 to 1,000 won higher.

 

The fourth secret is why the price of the double-sided tape is cheap.

Even if you order a double portion, you won't receive a double serving of chopsticks, pickled radish, or onions. There's also no need for extra serving or table cleaning. Since the noodles aren't doubled in quantity, the price is lower than when you order two bowls. This is a win-win for the customer.

 

The fifth and final secret is that if your Jjajangmyeon tastes sour, it may be recycled.

 

The basic recipe for jajangmyeon doesn't include vinegar. If your jajangmyeon tastes sour when you order it with a thick sauce, it's likely made with old or recycled ingredients. In particular, if the onion, a key ingredient in jajangmyeon, isn't fresh or old, the flavor can deteriorate.

 

There are many hidden secrets to Jjajangmyeon's deliciousness. Keeping a few tips in mind when ordering Jjajangmyeon will make it much healthier and tastier.

 

 

taesung1120@wikitree.co.kr (Kim Tae-seong)