Korean Glass Noodles

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5 from 1 vote

Japchae (잡채)

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: japchae

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Noodles

12 oz sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil

Vegetables

2 medium carrots julienned
1 medium onion(s) thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups spinach blanched and sqeezed dry
4 shiitake mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated) sliced
1/2 cup woodear mushrooms
2 egg(s) beaten, fried thin and julienned
3 green onion(s) cut into 2-inch lengths

For the Seasoning

4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 30 minutes).
Cook sweet potato noodles in boiling water until clear and chewy (about 5 minutes).
Drain, cut into manageable lengths, and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Make thin egg omelet, cool, and julienne.
Blanch spinach, squeeze out excess water, and season with a little salt and sesame oil.
Heat oil in a pan and separately sauté each vegetable:
- Carrots until crisp-tender
- Onions until translucent
- Mushrooms until cooked through
- Green onions until just wilted
Combine noodles, vegetables, and egg in a large bowl.
Add seasoning ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly.
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips

Don't overcook the noodles
Cook vegetables separately for best texture
Cut ingredients in similar sizes
Season noodles while hot
Adjust seasoning to taste

Serving Suggestions

Serve:

Room temperature at parties
Hot as a main dish
As part of a Korean meal
For special occasions
In lunch boxes

Variations

Add bulgogi beef or chicken
Include different mushrooms
Add bell peppers for color
Make it spicy with gochugaru

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving, or gently reheat. Add a drizzle of sesame oil when reheating to refresh the flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 3g