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Japchae

A vibrant Korean stir-fry featuring glass noodles, fresh veggies, and savory goodness, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Protein
  • 200 g glass noodles Soaked in hot water until soft.
  • 200 g beef or chicken Sliced (optional).
Vegetables
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil For stir-frying.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and cut into shorter lengths if desired.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and protein if using, stirring until the protein cooks through.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the carrots, bell pepper, and spinach. Continue stir-frying for a few minutes until the veggies are tender.
  2. Add the soaked glass noodles to the skillet, followed by soy sauce, sugar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

Japchae keeps well in the fridge for about 3-5 days. Store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Reheat in a skillet, adding a splash of water or soy sauce to keep things lively.