Stir-fried glass Noodles with Vegetables
This stir-fried glass noodle recipe is inspired by Korean Japchae, a popular dish in Korean cuisine. However, this version is simplified and more flexible. Korean glass noodles, called Japchae, are often enjoyed at gatherings, special occasions, and everyday meals. This recipe will guide you through the essential ingredients, authentic flavor profiles, and straightforward techniques to create restaurant-quality Japchae in your own kitchen.
4 people
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g glass noodles sweet potato glass noodles
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 4 cups spinach baby spinach, or regular
- 100 g mushrooms sliced shiitake or cremini
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the noodles in boiling water for 15 minutes, or according to package instructions, then rinse in cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the carrot and bell pepper, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes. Return the carrots and bell peppers to the pan, then add the soaked glass noodles and spinach. Mix everything and cook until the spinach wilts.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the noodle mixture and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
- Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds on top, and enjoy the dish hot or at room temperature.
Notes
If you want to make it more authentically Korean, you can:
- Use sweet potato glass noodles (also called dangmyeon) for that chewy texture.
- Add blanched spinach and squeeze it to remove excess water.
- Include mushrooms like wood ear.
- Incorporate thinly sliced beef or a vegan substitute.
- Use sweet potato glass noodles (also called dangmyeon) for that chewy texture.
- Add blanched spinach and squeeze it to remove excess water.
- Include mushrooms like wood ear.
- Incorporate thinly sliced beef or a vegan substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8841IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg