Description
Slippery, glossy, and packed with flavor—Korean sweet potato noodles (Japchae) are the ultimate savory-sweet comfort dish. Tossed in a garlic-sesame soy glaze, these chewy noodles shine with umami and just the right touch of sweetness. A Korean classic that feels both light and satisfying!
Ingredients
⅓ cup light soy sauce
1 tbsp white sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame seeds
Optional Add-Ins
Cooked Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
Sautéed veggies (spinach, carrots, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
Protein like beef, tofu, or egg strips
Instructions
Cook the noodles: Boil sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, and sesame seeds.
Stir-fry (optional): In a large pan, sauté veggies or protein with a little oil until tender.
Toss it all: Add noodles to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and well coated.
Serve warm or cold: Garnish with more sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 85/serving
- Fat: 4g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g/serving
- Protein: 2g/serving