Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Name: Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 12 ounces sweet potato glass noodles; 16 ounces beef or pork (cut into strips (cuts like flank, skirt, ribeye are great; you can use pork instead too)); 2 large egg (beaten); 1 large carrot (peeled and julienned); 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced); 3 mushrooms (thinly sliced (any mushrooms of your choice)); 2 cups baby spinach (packed); 2 stalks green onion (cut into 1 inch pieces); oil (for cooking); Toasted sesame seed ((optional for garnish)); Salt and black pepper (as needed); 7 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium); 3 tablespoons honey ((or use more brown sugar)); 2 tablespoons brown sugar ((light or dark)); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Japchae (잡채), or Korean glass noodle stir fry, is a popular Korean noodle dish that's great for holidays, special occasions, and even as everyday meals. It's made with bouncy sweet potato noodles and loaded with veggies, eggs, and optionally meat, which makes it perfect as a meal on its own or served as a side with dishes like beef bulgogi, Korean volcano steamed eggs, and dwaeji galbijjim.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:10:50 GMT