Japchae Korean Glass Noodles
Japchae Korean Glass Noodles features bouncy sweet potato noodles tossed with soy and sesame for a savory, lightly sweet finish. Crisp-tender asparagus, carrots, onions, and shiitake mushrooms add earthy depth and freshness in every bite. Serve it warm for dinner when you want a satisfying yet light stir-fry with glossy, seasoned noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
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
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the noodles in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, then toss the noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.
- 3
Whisk the soy sauce and sugar together in a small bowl, then set aside.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the green onions and mushrooms, and keep cooking and stirring for 30 seconds.
- 6
Pour in the soy sauce mixture, then add the noodles. Cook and stir until the noodles are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the heat and toss with the sesame seeds and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.
- Calories 426.4 kcal High 21%
- Protein 8.06 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 64.93 g 24%
- Total Fat 14.83 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1058.09 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 9.45 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 18.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 213.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.13 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 553.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 847.08 mcg Good Source 94%
- Vitamin C 41.84 mg Good Source 46%
- 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 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Carrot, Diced Onion, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 426.4 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japchae Korean Glass Noodles?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Japchae Korean Glass Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Carrot, Diced Onion, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Japchae Korean Glass Noodles?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japchae Korean Glass Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Japchae Korean Glass Noodles healthy?
- Japchae Korean Glass Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 426.4 calories and 8.06 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1058.09 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% 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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