Description
Japchae is a Korean stir-fried glass noodle dish, packed with colorful vegetables, savory-sweet flavors, and a uniquely chewy texture that makes it both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
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Meat Marinade:
- 1 1/2 lb chicken (breast or thighs), diced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Vegetables & Noodles:
- 6 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced (or substitute with cremini, button, or oyster mushrooms)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 6 servings glass noodles (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 3 cups spinach
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional: Roasted sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, add the diced chicken along with the 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Set aside.
- In a large pot, add the sliced mushrooms, onion, and carrot along with the cooking oil and water. Layer the soaked glass noodles over the vegetables, followed by the spinach on top.
- Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and the minced garlic to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the noodles are tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Add the cooked meat and toasted sesame oil to the pot and mix everything together until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed. Top with roasted sesame seeds and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6