Homemade Japchae Recipe, A Korean Glass Noodle Dish

Japchae is a popular Korean noodle dish that is served as either a side dish or a main meal. It’s a mix of different colored vegetables, meat, and glass noodles, all of which are tossed in a wonderful sesame oil-soy sauce. It’s so yummy and often considered one of the most delicious dishes in Korea.

If you’ve ever wanted to try making Japchae at home, this homemade recipe is super easy and delicious. You can easily find all of the ingredients at local supermarkets or Asian grocery stores. And the best part is that it only takes 40 minutes to make, which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of glass noodles
• 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of garlic
• 1/4 cup of thinly sliced beef (optional)
• 1/4 cup of thinly sliced onion
• 2 large carrots, julienned
• 1/4 cup of mushrooms, sliced
• 2/3 cup of small spinach leaves, washed
• 1/3 cup of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sugar

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain and lightly rinse in cold water.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, beef (if using), onion, carrots, mushrooms, and spinach. Cook for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the noodles, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Japchae is a great weeknight meal that’s easy to make and delicious. It’s a perfect side dish or main meal and can be made vegetarian or with meat. Serve it with some white rice and you’re all set.

Don’t forget to check out maangchi.com or recipetineats.com for some more detailed and step-by-step instructions on how to make homemade japchae!