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This Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen still carries the old Ottogi branding, before their rebrand to Otoki. Unlike the Paldo version which gives you actual vegetable chunks, this one is mostly sauce.
Produced in South Korea by Ottogi Ramyon Co., Ltd.
Table of Contents
- What’s in the Package
- How to Cook Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
- How Does It Taste
- How Does It Compare
- How to Level Up Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
- Final Verdict
- Tasting Notes
- Related Instant Ramen
- Where to buy Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
- Community Ratings
- Leave Your Rating
What’s in the Package
Inside, you’ll find a noodle block. The packaging includes a large sachet of liquid black bean sauce along with a sachet of dehydrated flakes.
How to Cook Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
- Bring 550ml (about 2 1/3 cups) of water to a boil along with the vegetable flakes.
- Add the noodle block and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and drain the water.
- Add the liquid black bean sauce sachet and stir well.
Note: I save 2 to 3 tablespoons of the starchy cooking water before draining, then stir the sauce in over low heat for about 30 seconds. It helps the sauce thicken and coat every noodle.
How Does It Taste
This one has a different taste. At the very beginning, it tasted like ghost pepper for a second. Then it turns into black bean paste as it sits in your mouth.
It’s in between Nongshim Chapagetti and the Paldo one. It’s not as dry as Chapagetti, but it’s not as saucy as Paldo. There are no vegetable chunks, so add your own toppings for texture. There’s no spice at all, and the noodles are a 2 out of 5 on thickness.
How Does It Compare
The Nongshim Chapagetti tastes more roasted. The Paldo Gompaghetti has vegetable chunks, and this one doesn’t. The Otoki Jin Jjajang is the only one with that ghost pepper taste at the start.
How to Level Up Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
Add some cabbage for crunch. Put sesame oil and sesame seeds on top, and a little fresh minced garlic. If you have some pork belly in the house, throw it in. Even American style bacon would be good.
Final Verdict
The Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen is okay. I liked it. It has that ghost pepper taste for a second at the start, and it needs your own toppings for texture. I would buy it again, but there are so many jjajang options out there.
Tasting Notes
How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.
Related Instant Ramen
- Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles
- Paldo Gompaghetti Korean Beef Flavor Noodles
- Samyang Buldak Jjajang Spicy Chicken Stir-Fried Ramen
- Bob Moos Jajang Udon
- Otoki Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor
Where to buy Otoki Jin Jjajang Smoked Black Bean Ramen
Community Ratings
Quite sweet, not too sure about the sauce. Tastes a bit powdery and not too spicy.
I didn’t know this would be a sweet noodle. It does have a Smokey flavor, but not my thing.
