Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) Recipe

Name: Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Korean glass noodles; 2 pieces carrots, thinly sliced; 1 piece onion, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pieces large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup meat of your choice (I used shredded cooked chicken thigh and sliced BBQ pork belly); 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 4 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 bunch baby spinach; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

500 grams Korean glass noodles
2 pieces carrots, thinly sliced
1 piece onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pieces large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup meat of your choice (I used shredded cooked chicken thigh and sliced BBQ pork belly)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 bunch baby spinach
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Cook Korean glass noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet, fry eggs until the edges start to curl. Flip it over. Take off heat and slide eggs onto a cutting board. Let cool before slicing it thinly.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Saute carrots and onions until softened, about 2 minutes. Briefly stir in meat. Transfer to another bowl.
4
Combine soy sauce, water, salt, sugar, sesame oil and garlic in the same skillet. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Add noodles and spinach. Stir fry until the noodles are glossy, spinach is softened and the liquid is absorbed.
5
Toss in vegetables and meat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.

786

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 500 grams Korean glass noodles, 2 pieces carrots, thinly sliced, 1 piece onion, thinly sliced, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Japchae (Korean Glass 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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