Quick and Tasty Japchae Recipe (Korean Glass Noodles)

By: Niharika Khurana

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Love K-drama and K-pop? Now try K-food! Japchae is a flavour-packed, stir-fried glass noodle dish that's easy to make at home.

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Ingredients

- Dangmyeon (glass noodles)
- Carrot, onion, mushrooms, and spinach
- Soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and corn syrup

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Step 1 - Boil the Noodles

Cook dangmyeon in boiling water until transparent. Drain and rinse with cold water to retain chewiness. Set aside.

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Step 2 - Prep the Veggies

Thinly slice carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Blanch spinach in hot water for 30 seconds, rinse with cold water, and squeeze out excess moisture.

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Step 3 - Stir-fry the Veggies

Heat oil in a wok. Sauté onions and carrots until tender. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Finally, toss in the spinach.

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Step 4 - Mix the Sauce

Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and corn syrup in a bowl. Pour over the stir-fried veggies and mix well.

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Step 5 - Add Noodles and Toss

Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Stir-fry until the noodles absorb the sauce. Adjust the taste and ensure even coating.

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Final Touch

Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve hot or cold, and enjoy your homemade Japchae.

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