Japchae Noodles Recipe
If you like exploring Asian cuisine, Japchae noodles are something you should try. This dish is a beloved Korean delicacy that has captured people’s taste buds worldwide. It features a symphony of flavors and textures that leave a lasting impression.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 10 oz glass noodles or 300 grams
- 4 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic minced
- 3 1/2 oz Shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 carrots sliced into matchstick cut
- 3 green onions diced
- 2 cups spinach washed and chopped
- 4 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add glass noodles, cook till soft for approximately 5 minutes, and drain. Place back into the same pot, and add sesame oil to prevent sticking. Using kitchen shear and a large fork, cut the noodles in half.
- Prep veggies. Slice the vegetables: mushrooms, carrot, and green onions (save some onions for garnishing).
- Cook vegetables. In the hot skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, and mushrooms. Cook till soft, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the carrots, green onions, and spinach and cook for two more minutes.
- Combine with noodles. Add the sauce: 3 tbsp sesame oil, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp amino sauce, and salt. Add noodles and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust the flavor if needed. Garnish the Korean glass noodle stir fry with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
To make this glass noodle recipe a hit, make sure not to overcook the noodles. You might want to try and test to check the doneness.
Slice vegetables in advance; this will simplify the process.
Slice carrots into matchstick shape; I used Julienne peeler.
Avoid overcooking the carrots; they should still have a little crunch in them when served.
The garlic adds spice to the dish. If you are a spicy food lover, you can add Korean red chili paste Gochujang to this dish.
Taste and adjust the flavor based on your taste buds before serving.
Protein options. You can make this recipe with different proteins: edamame, tofu, beef, chicken, pork, scrambled egg.
Greens. Instead of spinach, the bok choy would be a great alternative.
Add more vegetables: snap peas, bell peppers.
Add more flavors. When I order this bowl locally, it comes with cilantro and ginger; these ingredients will complement this dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 4gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1970mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6592IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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