Japchae Korean Glass Noodles

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Serve japchae noodles hot, chilled, or at room temperature. These Korean glass noodles are delicious with teriyaki chicken or short ribs.

Submitted by feistyrebel
Updated on April 12, 2024
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Japchae Korean Glass Noodles garnished with sesame seeds in a bowl next to chopsticks
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ½ pound Korean dang myun noodles

  • 2 ½ teaspoons sesame oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 carrots, cut into match-stick size pieces

  • ½ pound asparagus, thinly sliced

  • ¾ cup thinly sliced onions

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until soft, then sliced into strips

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Japchae Korean Glass Noodles ingredients in glass bowls on a marble counter

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  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.

    Glass noodles in a glass bowl

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  3. Whisk together soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

    Japchae sauce in a blass bowl

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  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.

    Carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic cooking in a pan on a burner

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  5. Stir in green onions and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring for 30 seconds.

    Carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic with green onions and mushrooms cooking in a pan on a burner

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  6. Pour in soy sauce mixture, then add noodles. Cook and stir until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Japchae Korean Glass Noodles cooking in a pan on a burner

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  7. Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.

    Japchae Korean Glass Noodles garnished with sesame seeds in a pan on a burner

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

673 Calories
17g Fat
117g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 673
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 1639mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 117g 43%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 1293mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.