Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Chewy sweet-potato glass noodles tossed with colorful vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce - a Korean party favorite.
- ⏱ 35 min
- 📊 medium
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 200 g sweet potato glass noodles
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 each carrot and onion
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil the glass noodles, rinse in cold water and drain.
- Stir-fry each vegetable lightly and season.
- Toss noodles with soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil while warm.
- Combine everything with sesame seeds and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Rinse the glass noodles in cold water after boiling to stop the cooking and keep their signature springy chew.
Tossing the cooked noodles in the seasoned sauce while still warm lets them absorb it fully, so every strand is glossy and flavored rather than bland in the middle.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbs: 62 g
- Fat: 8 g
