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Korean Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)

Korean Japchae is a popular dish made from stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat. It’s often served as a side dish or used as an ingredient in other Korean dishes.

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Ingredients

Vegetables

• 1 cup zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Glass Noodles

• 200g glass noodles (dangmyeon)

Meat (optional)

• 100g beef, cut into thin strips

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• 2 tablespoons ** vegetable oil**
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

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Japchae Sauce

Mix the following:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
• 2 tablespoons ** vegetable oil**

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Recipe Steps

1. Prepare Glass Noodles

Soak glass noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrots, and bean sprouts. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add Meat (if using)

If using beef, add it to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add Glass Noodles

Add soaked glass noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until noodles are coated with sauce and heated through.

5. Mix in Japchae Sauce

Pour prepared japchae sauce into the skillet and stir-fry everything together for another minute.

6. Season with Gochujang

Stir in gochujang to give the dish a spicy kick.

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Optional: Spicy Japchae Variation

• If desired, add more Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) or gochujang to increase heat level.
• Serve with