Korean Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-fry)
Japchae is a classic Korean noodle dish made with stir-fried glass noodles, colorful vegetables, and a savory-sweet soy sauce seasoning. It’s often served on special occasions but is also easy to make at home.
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For boiling glass noodles
- 1 Frying pan or wok For stir-frying ingredients
- 1 Mixing bowl For combining noodles and sauce
Ingredients
- 200 g Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon) Made from sweet potato starch
- 150 g Beef (sirloin, thinly sliced) Optional, can be skipped for vegetarian
- ½ Onion Thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot Julienned
- ½ Red bell pepper Julienned
- ½ Zucchini Julienned
- 5 Shiitake mushrooms Sliced
- 2 Eggs cooked into thin omelet strips
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce For seasoning
- 1½ tbsp Sugar Sweetness
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil Aroma
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds Garnish
- Garlic, minced To taste
- Salt & pepper For seasoning
Instructions
- Boil glass noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Stir-fry beef with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil until cooked. Set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables (onion, carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper) separately with a little oil and salt.
- Make a thin omelet with the eggs, slice into strips, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles, beef, and all vegetables.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and egg strips before serving.
Notes
Japchae can be made vegetarian by skipping the beef.
Best served warm or at room temperature, great for potlucks or parties.
Sweet potato glass noodles can be found in Asian or Korean grocery stores.