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Japchae Recipe

Korean · Side dish · 35 min total

Japchae is a classic Korean stir-fried glass noodle dish with colorful vegetables and beef, often served as a side dish or light main course. This recipe offers a balanced sweet-savory flavor with a satisfying chewy texture.

Ingredients

• 7 oz (200g) sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon)
• 3 oz (85g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 3 oz (85g) spinach
• 3 oz (85g) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions (about 6-7 minutes) until tender but chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut noodles into shorter lengths using kitchen shears. Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and toss to prevent sticking.
2. While noodles cook, marinate beef: in a small bowl, combine beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
3. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out excess water and season with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil. Set aside.
4. Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry carrots and onion for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and green onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until tender. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
5. In the same skillet, add 1 tsp vegetable oil and stir-fry the marinated beef until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add to the vegetable bowl.
6. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tsp vegetable oil and the cooked noodles. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are well coated and slightly caramelized.
7. Return the cooked vegetables and beef to the skillet with the noodles. Add the seasoned spinach and green onions. Toss everything together over low heat until combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

• Japchae is best served at room temperature, making it ideal for parties and potlucks.
• To make it vegetarian, omit beef and use soy sauce or mushroom seasoning for umami.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.

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