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by Liza Agbanlog12 Comments
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My sister’s family introduced me to Japchaewhen we went to a Korean restaurant on our recent visit to the Philippines. It was served with several other delicious dishes but this noodle side dish was my favorite. It reminded me of a popular Filipino noodle dish, pancit sotanghon (stir-fried vermicelli) except that sweet potato vermicelli noodles are used in this dish. So, when I stumbled upon this recipe, I knew right away that I hadto make it at home. My family loves noodle dishes andthis dish was no exception. Although the recipe instructions arelong, it was very detailed and easy to follow. The sliced beef, vegetables and noodles were cooked and seasoned separately and then combined together to produce a noodle dish that is aromatic and delicious. I will definitely make this noodle dish again and again. Enjoy!
Japchae (Korean Stir-fried Noodles)
Liza Agbanlog
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
½lbbeef sirloinsliced into thin strips
2eggslightly beaten
1medium onionthinly sliced
1medium carrotpeeled and sliced into thin strips
½red bell peppersliced into strips
6fresh or dried re-hydrated sh*take mushroomsstems removed and thinly sliced
In a bowl, whisk together ingredients for the marinade. Add beef and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinade for at least 10 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and cook until firmly set. Fold in half and remove from the pan; cut into long thin strips. Set aside.
Using the same pan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; stir fry until soft and translucent. Transfer onion to a large plate.
Repeat step 3 (omitting salt) for carrot, bell pepper and mushroom.
In the same pan, add the seasoned beef and stir fry until browned and all moisture has evaporated. Transfer beef to a plate.
Wash and blanch spinach in boiling water, drain and squeeze the excess water. Season with sesame oil and salt. Set aside.
Cook the noodle in boiling water for 6-10 minutes. Drain well. Drizzle noodles with sesame oil and toss to coat. This step is necessary to avoid noodles sticking together.
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for the sauce. Pour over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
Toss seasoned noodles, beef and vegetables together. Add half of the omelette and gently toss to combine.
Transfer to individual plates. Garnish top with long strips of omelette and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
I cut batches of the carrots, onion, and peppers and freeze in baggies combined. Saves time if you make this weekly. I blanch the spinach quickly then cook the noodles in the same pot. I also grill a dozen chicken thighs and freeze in twos, I use two for this recipe. Just dicing and tossing in a bit of noodle stir fry sauce before reheating. I do not have an Asian market near me, but Amazon sells them.
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Emily
This recipe is a labor of love but sooooo worth it. I’ve had this recipe pinned for some time and finally went to my local Asian market to get the ingredients. This recipe is so good! The marinade for the beef is so simple but so good! This will definitely be my go-to 잡채 recipe. Thank you!!
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Liza Agbanlog
You are welcome Emily!
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Anonymous
Hi! Can I use pancit bihon instead of sweet potato vermicelli? Thank you
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Liza Agbanlog
You can use pancit bihon but the texture and taste will be different.
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Keana
Can you freeze japchae?
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Keana, It should be okay to freeze japchae. When reheating, you may have to add a bit of water to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Hope this helps!
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ren
hi. where did you buy the potato vermicello noodle here in the philippines
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Ren, I live here in Canada and I bought the potato vermicelli in an Asian store. So, I am thinking if you live in the Philippines, you might be able to find them in a Japanese store. Hope this helps!
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Anonymous
You can buy near Divisoria Mall. Ask vendor where can you buy korean noodles
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Iris
Hiya’ what it’s a mirin pls? Thanks
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Iris, Mirin is a type of rice wine, similar to sake but sweeter and can be purchased at any Asian store.
Stir-fry sauce: Which is made with a simple mix of low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), maple syrup and toasted sesame oil. Toppings: Japchae is traditionally sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds just before serving, but I like to sprinkle some thinly sliced green onions on top too.
Traditional japchae is already a relatively healthy dish, with the inclusion of so many antioxidant and fiber rich vegetables: red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, onions, spinach, carrots.
Made with chewy, slippery sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) which are available in large grocery stores, though can be substitute with glass noodles (bean thread noodles) or vermicelli noodles in a pinch. Makes a big batch – leftovers make for a terrific lunch!
Serve japchae noodles hot, chilled, or at room temperature. These Korean glass noodles are delicious with teriyaki chicken or short ribs. The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen.
From the nuttiness of the sesame to the umami taste of soy sauce, soft glass noodles, meaty mushrooms, slight crunch of fresh vegetables, japchae is a nutritious and filling meal. Add a few slivers of fire grilled bulgogi — thinly sliced marinated beef and this meal is complete!
Are glass noodles healthy? Despite not being made with flour, glass noodles are nutritionally similar to white flour–based pastas. (Each 1 cup serving of cooked glass noodles has 160 calories and 39 grams of carbohydrates, whereas the same amount of cooked spaghetti has 200 calories and only 24 grams of carbs.)
Leftover japchae should be kept refrigerated. It will keep well for 3 to 4 days and reheat nicely in the microwave. The noodles will get soft and chewy again when reheated.
Firstly, any discoloration is indicative of mold or spoilage. Glass noodles are light and almost transparent, so any hues are a bad sign. Strange smells are also signs that the noodles are no longer edible.
Glass noodles are perfect for those on low-sugar diets. Reducing sugar in your diet can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and dental plaque. The sugar-free noodle is recommended for those suffering from diabetes.
Japchae is served either hot off the pan or cold from the fridge. I like it semi-chilled from the fridge when I eat it with my hot and steamy Korean BBQ at home or at the restaurant because it's a nice balance. I love eating this with Korean potato salad, kalbi, Korean purple rice, and spicy pork bulgogi.
Glass noodles are easy to make and cook quickly. They can be soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes or boiled like regular noodles, like here in our Japchae recipe. They don't take long to boil, so be careful not to overcook them. Only cook them until they are soft, which should take about five minutes.
Japchae (잡채 – or chapchae) is a classic Korean stir-fried noodle dish seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce. The name japchae describes a mix of finely cut ingredients—vegetables, egg, mushroom, and meat—that are included in the noodles.
Japchae. Like bibimbap, japchae can be served with meat as well. However, the main difference is that japchae is a noodle dish, while its counterpart is rice-based. Stir-fry some sweet potatoes until they turn clear – which lends the name of glass noodles to the noodles that you make.
What does japchae taste like? A good japchae should have bouncy, slightly chewy noodles and is well balanced between sweet and savory with a hint of toasted sesame oil. The vegetables should have texture but not raw.
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