Korean Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-Fry) 🍜🇰🇷
Description
Japchae, also known as Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry, is a beloved Korean dish featuring chewy sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) stir-fried with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a slightly sweet soy-based sauce. It's often served on holidays and special occasions but easy enough to make any day. Light yet satisfying, Japchae is a true harmony of textures and flavors!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the Noodles:
Boil the glass noodles according to package instructions (usually 6–8 minutes). Drain, rinse under cold water, and cut into shorter lengths. Set aside. -
Marinate the Beef:
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, minced garlic, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Add beef and marinate for 10–15 minutes. -
Cook the Beef:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until cooked through. Remove and set aside. -
Cook the Vegetables:
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté onion 🧅, carrot 🥕, and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Add spinach and cook briefly. -
Combine Everything:
Add the noodles and cooked beef back to the pan. Pour in the remaining soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through. -
Season and Garnish:
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with egg strips (optional). -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm or at room temperature ♨. Perfect as a main dish or side for Korean BBQ.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 410kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 11g
- Protein 17g34%
- Vitamin A 2800 IU
- Vitamin C 25 mg
- Calcium 80 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a vegetarian version, skip the beef and add shiitake mushrooms 🍄 or tofu.
You can make Japchae in advance — it tastes great at room temperature!
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar depending on your preference.
