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🍜 Authentic Korean Japchae Recipe



(Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Vegetables and Beef)

Japchae is a popular Korean dish made with sweet potato glass noodles, stir-fried with a colorful mix of vegetables, beef (optional), and a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s healthy, satisfying, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or special occasions.

📝 Ingredients (for 2–3 servings):

Main:

  • 150g Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)

  • 100g beef (thinly sliced, optional)

  • 1/2 onion (sliced)

  • 1/2 carrot (julienned)

  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced thinly)

  • 1/2 zucchini (julienned)

  • 4–5 shiitake or button mushrooms (sliced)

  • A handful of spinach (blanched)

  • 1 spring onion (chopped, optional)

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1½ tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Beef Marinade (if using):

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp sugar

  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

  • 1/2 clove garlic (minced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Noodles

  1. Boil the glass noodles for 6–7 minutes until soft.

  2. Rinse with cold water and drain well.

  3. Cut the noodles with scissors (optional) and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

  1. Sauté each vegetable (onion, carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms) separately in a little oil with a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  2. Blanch the spinach in hot water for 30 seconds, rinse in cold water, squeeze out moisture, and season lightly with sesame oil and salt.

Step 3: Cook the Beef (Optional)

  1. Marinate the sliced beef for 10 minutes.

  2. Stir-fry in a pan until cooked through.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic.

Step 5: Combine Everything

  1. In a large pan or bowl, add the noodles, vegetables, and beef.

  2. Pour the sauce over and toss everything together gently over low heat for 2–3 minutes until heated through.

  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

🍽️ Serving Tips:

  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

  • Japchae is great as a main or side dish and is commonly served at Korean celebrations.

🧊 Storage:

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.


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