How to Make Vegan Japchae Korean Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, then you're probably familiar with Japchae. This popular Korean dish is a stir-fried noodle dish that is typically made with sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat. However, for those who follow a vegan diet, or simply want to enjoy a meat-free version of this classic dish, we have just the recipe for you - Vegan Japchae Korean Noodles!

What makes this dish so special is the combination of flavors and textures. The sweet potato noodles ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun)
  • 5 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Toss noodles with 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a bowl. Cut into shorter pieces using kitchen shears. Set aside.
  • Combine soy sauce and sugar in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté carrots and onion until soft, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add noodles, soy sauce mixture, and spinach. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Toss in remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1077mg