Chong Jung Won Chinese Black Bean Paste, 8.82 Ounce (2 Pcs)

The product arrived safely and well packaged. The quality is excellent, and the flavor is delicious. This is not an instant spice or sauce—you do need to cook it properly to develop the rich, deep black noodle sauce, which makes the end result much more authentic and satisfying. This is a fundamental ingredient for making Korean-style black noodles (jajangmyeon). While I used regular pasta noodles instead of the traditional noodles, the sauce still turned out very well and delivered great flavor. Overall, this is a high-quality, authentic ingredient that’s perfect for anyone wanting to make Korean black noodles at home. If you’re looking for real taste rather than a shortcut, this product is definitely worth it.

I cannot even begin to express the dopamine and serotonin inducing Bliss that is eating Jajang sauce over rice or tossed with noodles. There are some really great YouTube recipes. It's actually pretty simple to make at home and I really recommend that everyone . It should become a staple in every home! This particular paste is high quality. It is not spicy. There is no heat level but you can add heat if you would like to. This makes a sauce with a very smooth texture that is just so pretty.

Pretty good flavor. Making noodle dish.

Bought this for a school project for one of my kids. It was interesting and very, very black in color. I can’t comment on taste as I have nothing to compare it to, and it’s not something we normally eat, BUT it did get us an A in a project so that’s five stars. Package arrived on time and packaged perfectly.

Delicious. Jajangmyeon is my favorite meal, and this paste is perfect for the dish. I follow the recipe from "Aaron and Claire", a Korean couple who make traditional meals.

This product is too salty. You need to use very little and water down. I use one tablespoon for entire box of linguine noodles. The black bean paste you get in jars like Lee Kum Kee are better.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: So yummy. Pricey, but so yummy

The flavor was great for making Jajangmyeon. About half a bag made for a large sauce-pan worth of sauce for a family of 5 to eat over noodles. If you are only using part of the bag, then storage becomes a little tricky. Would advise to seal and put in another ziplock (rather than squeezing out into another container). Wish they would sell these in the plastic tubs for easier storage!