Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-fry)

Sweet and savory stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables.

Dangmyeon (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles)

100g

Soy Sauce

3 tbsp

Wood Ear Mushrooms

3-4 pcs

Spinach

1 bunch

Beef (sliced)

100g

Onion

1/2 pc (sliced)

Carrot

1/2 pc (julienned)

Sugar

1 tbsp

Sesame Oil

2 tbsp

🍯Chef's Secret Tip

The secret is to stir-fry each ingredient separately to keep the colors vibrant.

1
Boil the glass noodles until translucent and chewy, then rinse in cold water.
2
Stir-fry sliced beef and vegetables (onions, carrots, mushrooms) individually.
3
In a large bowl, mix the noodles and fried ingredients together.
4
Season with soy sauce, sugar, and a generous amount of sesame oil.
5
Toss well until the noodles absorb all the dark, savory sauce.

Q: Are the noodles gluten-free?

A: Yes, traditional Korean glass noodles are made 100% from sweet potato starch.

Q: Can I serve it cold?

A: Yes, Japchae is one of the few Korean noodle dishes that tastes great both hot and cold.

Q: How do I prevent the noodles from sticking?

A: Rinse them thoroughly in cold water after boiling and toss them in a little oil immediately.