Korean Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables (Japchae)

 

 

Explore Korean cuisine with our Japchae recipe book, featuring a delightful stir-fry of glass noodles and veggies. This recipe guides you to create delicious Japchae for any level of cook.

 

 

Ingredients:

 

To prepare this delicious Japchae, you will need the following ingredients:

 

For the noodles:

 

• 200 grams of sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic        

 

For the stir-fry:

 

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-sized strips
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• 100 grams of spinach
• 100 grams of mushrooms(shiitake), thinly sliced

 

 

Instructions:

 

1. Boil water, add sweet potato noodles, cook for 6-7 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse noodles to avoid sticking.
2. Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic in a little bowl. Stir until the sugar disappears.
3. Stir-fry onion and garlic in vegetable oiled pan until transparent.
4. Stir-fry the other vegetables in a pan for 4-5 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
5. Reduce heat, mix noodles and vegetables with sauce. Mix ingredients using tongs or chopsticks.
6. Cook for 2-3 more minutes to blend flavors and allow noodles to absorb sauce.
7. Remove cooked Japchae from pan, plate, and top with sesame seeds for improved appearance and flavor.

 

 

Tips:

 

• Add sliced beef/pork marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic to enhance dish. Sauté marinated meat, then add vegetables.
• Use mushrooms, zucchini, or bean sprouts if available and desired.
• For a meatless option, try a vegetarian sauce or skip it when making Japchae.

 

 

Congratulations on mastering the art of creating Japchae, a beloved Korean dish that will impress your loved ones with its chewy glass noodles, colorful vegetables and savory sauce. Try this recipe and explore Korean culinary delights with rich and diverse flavors. Enjoy your gastronomic journey!