Jab Chae (Korean Noodles) Recipe

Name: Jab Chae (Korean Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1/2 pound sweet potato vermicelli noodles; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided, or as needed; 3 1/2 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into strips; 1 clove garlic, crushed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 2 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; Sauce:; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1/2 pound sweet potato vermicelli noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
3 1/2 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
2 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Bring water to a boil in a pot; add vermicelli noodles. Cook noodles until clear and soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander; let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse noodles with cold water. Cut the noodles 2 to 3 times.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute beef, garlic, salt, and pepper until beef is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer beef to a large bowl.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute onion, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion to beef. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute carrot, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrot to beef mixture. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute spring onions, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Add spring onions to beef mixture.
4
Mix noodles with beef mixture.
5
Whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil together in a bowl; pour over noodle mixture and mix well.

208

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1/2 pound sweet potato vermicelli noodles, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided, or as needed, 3 1/2 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Jab Chae (Korean Noodles) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jab Chae (Korean Noodles)

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