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Mouthwatering Japchae – The Ultimate Korean Noodle Dish

Serve japchae noodles hot, chilled, or at room temperature. These Korean glass noodles are delicious with teriyaki chicken or short ribs.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ½poundKorean dang myun noodles

  • 2 ½teaspoonssesame oil, divided

  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 2carrots, cut into match-stick size pieces

  • ½poundasparagus, thinly sliced

  • ¾cupthinly sliced onions

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 3green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½cupdried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until soft, then sliced into strips

  • 1tablespoonsesame seeds

Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.

  2. Whisk together soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring for 30 seconds.

  4. Pour in soy sauce mixture, then add noodles. Cook and stir until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories673
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g 		22%
Saturated Fat
2g 		12%
Sodium
1639mg 		71%
Total Carbohydrate
117g 		43%
Dietary Fiber
11g 		38%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
17g
Vitamin C
21mg 		105%
Calcium
151mg 		12%
Iron
5mg 		29%
Potassium
1293mg 		28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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