Japchae recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Japchae Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

sweet & savory dish of stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass Noodles

    Cook the sweet potato glass noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms, and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Add Spinach and Noodles

    Add the spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted. Then, add the cooked glass noodles to the skillet.

  4. 4

    Season the Dish

    Pour the soy sauce and sprinkle the sugar and black pepper over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

  5. 5

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat, drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, and sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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