How to Make Jab Chae (Korean Noodles) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jab Chae, also known as Korean glass noodles, is a traditional Korean dish that is loved for its delicious, chewy texture and flavorful ingredients. This dish is made using sweet potato starch noodles, which are stir-fried with an array of colorful vegetables and seasoned with a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

One of the great things about Jab Chae is its versatility. You can customize the dish with your favorite vegetables and protein, making it a great option for vegetarians and me...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • ½ pound sweet potato vermicelli noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
  • 3 ½ ounces beef tenderloin, cut into strips
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 2 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add vermicelli noodles. Cook noodles until clear and soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander; let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse noodles with cold water. Cut the noodles 2 to 3 times.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute beef, garlic, salt, and pepper until beef is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer beef to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute onion, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion to beef. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute carrot, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrot to beef mixture. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet; saute spring onions, salt, and pepper until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Add spring onions to beef mixture.
  • Mix noodles with beef mixture.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil together in a bowl; pour over noodle mixture and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 523mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 233mg