Japchae (Glass Noodles Stir-Fried with Vegetables)
A popular Korean dish made with stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and optionally beef or mushrooms.
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- •200 g Filet mignon(optional)Can substitute with pork or more mushrooms for vegetarian option
- •4 pieces Dried shiitake mushroomsSoak for two hours
- •1 clove GarlicFor marinade
- •1 tbsp SugarCan use white or brown sugar
- •Ground black pepper
- •3 tsp Soy sauce2 tsp for marinade, 1 tsp for spinach
- •3 tsp Sesame oil1 tsp for marinade, 1 tsp for spinach, 1 tsp for noodles
- •1 Egg yolkFor garnish
- •1 Egg white(optional)Optional for garnish
- •100 g SpinachBlanch and season with soy sauce and sesame oil
- •4 oz Glass noodlesMade with sweet potato starch
- •3 pieces Green onionsCut into 2-inch pieces
- •1 cup OnionThinly sliced
- •100 g White mushroomsThinly sliced
- •1 CarrotJulienned
- •1 Red bell pepperJulienned
- •Sesame seedsFor garnish
- 1
Marinate beef with garlic, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Refrigerate.
2h 0m
- 2
Soak shiitake mushrooms for two hours, then slice.
2h 0m
- 3
Blanch spinach for 30 seconds to 1 minute, squeeze out water, and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
1 min
- 4
Cook glass noodles according to package instructions, then cut into shorter lengths.
7 min
- 5
Stir-fry green onions and onions with a pinch of salt until translucent.
3 min
- 6
Stir-fry mushrooms with a pinch of salt until shiny.
3 min
- 7
Stir-fry carrots and red bell pepper for 20 seconds each.
1 min
- 8
Stir-fry marinated beef and shiitake mushrooms until beef is no longer pink.
5 min
- 9
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, and mix well.
3 min
- 10
Garnish with egg yolk strips and sesame seeds.
1 min
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