Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) features bouncy sweet potato noodles tossed with tender beef, onions, carrots, and spring onions, all coated in a savory-sweet soy and sesame glaze. The sesame seeds and a touch of sesame oil add warmth and nuttiness that make each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve it warm or at room temperature for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or festive gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the vermicelli noodles. Cook the noodles until they are clear and soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander and let them rest for 10 minutes. Rinse the noodles with cold water. Cut the noodles 2 to 3 times.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the beef, garlic, salt, and pepper until the beef is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beef to a large bowl.
- 3
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the same skillet; sauté the onion with salt and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion to the beef. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the same skillet; sauté the carrot with salt and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrot to the beef mixture. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the same skillet; sauté the spring onions with salt and pepper until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Add the spring onions to the beef mixture.
- 4
Combine the noodles with the beef mixture.
- 5
Whisk the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil together in a bowl; pour over the noodle mixture and mix well.
- Calories 202.73 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 30.56 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.74 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 12.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 477.39 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.65 g --
- Added Sugars 7.46 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 59.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 177.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 402.01 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 12.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) is a Korean side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Garlic, Green Onion, and Onion. Each serving provides about 202.73 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Garlic, Green Onion, Onion, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) healthy?
- Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 202.73 calories and 7.32 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 477.39 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.24 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.46 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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