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Japchae – Authentic Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry

Japchae is a classic Korean stir-fry featuring sweet potato glass noodles, marinated beef, and crisp vegetables tossed in a soy-sesame sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a wholesome and beautiful dish that’s perfect for dinner, potlucks, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles, drain, rinse cold, toss with sesame oil.
  2. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil.
  3. Stir-fry beef with half of the sauce. Remove.
  4. Stir-fry carrots, onions, and spinach until just tender.
  5. Toss noodles with beef, veggies, remaining sauce, and green onions.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/japchae-authentic-korean-glass-noodle-stir-fry/

Notes

  • Use pre-sliced stir-fry beef for quicker prep.
  • For added flavor, marinate the beef in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil for 10 minutes.
  • Want to keep it vegetarian? Swap beef for mushrooms or tofu.