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
- 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 431.48 kcal High
- Protein 9.06 g Moderate
- Carbs 64.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.83 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1192.48 mg High
- Fiber 9.3 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.86 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 565.52 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.48 mg Good Source
- Potassium 553.47 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1613.11 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 73.19 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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