What is so interesting about black soybean noodles – a comforting dish to the ‘saints FA’ on Black Valentine’s Day April 14 – and why does it have this ‘mission’?
Black Valentine – Black Valentine is an interesting celebration for singles coming from Korea. On this day, young people who have yet to find a match or worship celibacy will wear black outfits and party excitingly together. The main dish is the traditional Korean black soy sauce noodles Jajang.
Origin of black soybean noodles Jajangmyeon – jajangmyeon – is an extremely popular dish in Korea. Even so, it originated in the neighboring country – China. Many books and newspapers recorded that the black soy sauce noodles originated from the Chinese zhajiangmian fried noodles in Shandong. In the Joseon era, Korean cuisine has Chinese influences. Later, the Korean people developed noodles, which were changed to suit the taste and national culture. From there, the name jajangmyeon was born. 
Black noodles – a traditional dish on April 14, Black Valentine’s Day. When entering Korea, the dish is so popular that it is available everywhere in this country, from restaurants, eateries to street food stalls. Black noodles on Valentine’s Day on 14/4 Jajangmyeon Noodles is a diverse combination of ingredients and colors, representing the emotional layers of each person. The black color of the sauce symbolizes empathy for the souls of single people. Therefore, the food is like the message of the FA people to each other, that they will quickly find a suitable match for them. 
Since then, black soy sauce noodles have become a traditional dish for Black Day – Black Valentine, also known as Korea’s Singles Day. Students in universities in Korea also use this noodle dish as a substitute for lunch, with the concept that “next year will be different”. They also often wear black, enjoying a large bowl of jajangmyeon to show empathy among “lonely souls”.
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