Japchae – Authentic Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
A deliciously savory and slightly sweet Korean noodle dish made with glass noodles, beef, and stir-fried vegetables, tossed in a sesame soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles dangmyeon
- 1/2 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups spinach leaves chopped
- 2 green onions
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for stir-frying
Instructions
- Cook noodles, drain, rinse cold, toss with sesame oil.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil.
- Stir-fry beef with half of the sauce. Remove.
- Stir-fry carrots, onions, and spinach until just tender.
- Toss noodles with beef, veggies, remaining sauce, and green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/japchae-authentic-korean-glass-noodle-stir-fry/
Notes
- You can substitute beef with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Prep all ingredients ahead — stir-frying goes quickly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature; it’s great for potlucks!