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Japchae Delight: Quick and Easy Recipes

Japchae Delight: Quick and Easy Recipes

Silky glass noodles tossed with tender beef and vibrant veggies in a savory-sweet sesame soy glaze. A fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight stir-fry.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles also called Korean glass noodles
  • 9 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced slice against the grain
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
  • 1 cup red bell pepper strips
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 0.5 cup sliced scallions green parts preferred
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce use low sodium if preferred
  • 1.75 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or another neutral oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds lightly toasted, if you like
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Cook noodles in boiling water until chewy-tender, 6–7 minutes. Drain, rinse cool, and snip shorter with scissors.
  • Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear beef until just cooked, 2–3 minutes. Transfer out.
  • Add remaining oil. Stir-fry onion and mushrooms 3 minutes. Add carrots and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Add spinach and wilt briefly. Return beef to the pan.
  • Add noodles and sauce. Toss over heat until glossy and coated, 1–2 minutes. Fold in scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, adding a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.

Notes

Variation: Make it vegetarian by swapping the beef for extra mushrooms or baked tofu. For heat, finish with a pinch of gochugaru.
Tip: Toss leftover noodles with a few drops of sesame oil to prevent clumping. Rewarm gently in a skillet over low heat.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Japchae Delight: Quick and Easy Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.