How to Make Delicious Japchae at Home

 

 

Hello, everyone! 😊 Today, I’d like to share a simple yet delicious recipe for Japchae, a classic Korean dish made with chewy glass noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and savory meat.

Japchae is a popular dish often enjoyed on special occasions, but with this easy recipe, you can make it at home anytime! Even if you’re new to cooking, don’t worry—I’ll guide you through every step so you can make perfect Japchae. Let’s get started! 🍳✨

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📌 Ingredients (Serves 4)

✅ Glass noodles (Dangmyeon) – 200g
✅ Beef (or pork) – 150g
✅ Spinach – 1/2 bunch
✅ Carrot – 1/2 piece
✅ Onion – 1/2 piece
✅ Shiitake mushrooms – 3-4 pieces (or other mushrooms)
✅ Bell pepper (optional) – 1/2 piece
✅ Egg – 1 (for egg garnish)
✅ Cooking oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds – as needed

✨ Sauce for Beef & Noodles

✔ Soy sauce – 5 tbsp
✔ Sugar – 2 tbsp
✔ Minced garlic – 1 tbsp
✔ Sesame oil – 1 tbsp
✔ Black pepper – a pinch

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🍳 How to Make Japchae

1️⃣ Preparing the Glass Noodles

1. Soak the glass noodles in warm water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Boil water and cook the noodles for 4-5 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
3. Drain the noodles and mix them with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepping & Stir-Frying the Ingredients

1. Slice the beef into thin strips and marinate with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for a few seconds, then rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess water and season with a little salt and sesame oil.
3. Julienne the onion, carrot, mushroom, and bell pepper, then stir-fry each vegetable separately over medium heat.
4. Beat the egg and cook it into a thin sheet. Slice it into thin strips for garnish.

3️⃣ Combining Everything

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the noodles, stir-fried ingredients, spinach, and egg strips.
2. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, then gently toss everything together.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—add more soy sauce or sugar if desired.
4. Serve on a plate and enjoy your homemade Japchae! 😋✨

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📝 Tips for the Best Japchae!

✔ Mix the noodles with soy sauce and sugar first to enhance the flavor.
✔ Stir-fry vegetables quickly over high heat to keep them crisp and colorful.
✔ Avoid using too much oil to keep the dish from becoming greasy.

Japchae is a perfect dish for family gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a delicious meal at home.
I hope you enjoy making this classic Korean favorite with my easy recipe! 😊

See you next time with more tasty recipes! 🥰💕
Enjoy your Japchae! 🍽