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Korean Sweet Potato Noodles

Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae)


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

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

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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