Authentic Korean Japchae Recipe: Easy Glass Noodles

Name: Authentic Korean Japchae Recipe: Easy Glass Noodles
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package sweet potato vermicelli (glass noodles); 0.5 cup boiling water; 0.5 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

This easy Korean Japchae recipe offers a quick and tasty version of the classic dish. The glass noodles are perfectly sweet and savory, ideal as an appetizer or a complement to any meat dish.

Total time25 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package sweet potato vermicelli (glass noodles)
0.5 cup boiling water
0.5 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
0.25 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Break the glass noodles into smaller segments. Place them in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, combine boiling water, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a liquid measuring cup and whisk thoroughly.
Drain the soaked noodles and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the noodles and allow them to absorb the sauce for 2 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the noodles and the soy sauce mixture to the skillet. Cook, stirring continuously, until everything is heated through, approximately 5 minutes.
Transfer the japchae noodles and sauce to individual serving bowls. Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the top for garnish and enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 363 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 1073 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g