VN Cooking
Home Recipes Collections Blogs
EN
Tiếng Việt English 日本語 简体中文 繁體中文
VN Cooking
Home Recipes Collections Blogs
Top rated recipes What's in my fridge? Saved recipes
Tiếng Việt English 日本語 简体中文 繁體中文
Home / Recipes / Main Dishes / Japchae: The Korean Glass Noodle Dish Made Famous by K-Dramas
Japchae: The Korean Glass Noodle Dish Made Famous by K-Dramas

Japchae: The Korean Glass Noodle Dish Made Famous by K-Dramas

Rate this recipe
These noodles often appear in popular Korean dramas. Let's make them today and see why they're so HOT.
Content is translated using Google Translate, not properly censored, we will try to complete the translation better in the future.
Ingredients
12
Time
45 minutes
Servings
2
Level
Medium
Ingredients
Dried glass noodles 200 g
Oyster mushrooms 30 g
Beef 150 g
Spinach 100 g
Wood ear mushrooms 2 piece
Eggs 2 piece
Cucumber 1 piece
Onions 0.5 piece
Carrots 0.5 piece
Minced garlic 3 tablespoon
Toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
White liquor 1 tablespoon
Implementation Steps
01
- Wash the beef, cut into long strips and marinate with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, the white liquor, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a little pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Peel the carrots and cut into thin strips.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Cut the cucumber into thin strips.
- Soak the wood ear mushrooms until soft, then cut into strips.
- Chop the oyster mushrooms.
02
- Wash the spinach and cut into lengths.
- Bring a pot of water to the boil, blanch the spinach until tender, then drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a little sugar and salt.
03
- Boil the glass noodles for about 5 minutes. When cooked, plunge them into cold water, then lift out and drain.
- Crack the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks. Beat each in its own bowl, fry them separately, then cut into thin strips.
04
- Fry 1 tablespoon of garlic; when fragrant, add both kinds of mushroom and stir-fry with a little seasoning powder. When cooked, transfer to a plate.
- Stir-fry the onion and carrots in the pan until tender, then transfer to a plate.
05
- Fry some garlic, add the beef and stir-fry until cooked, then set aside.
- Put 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds in the pan and stir well. When the sauce thickens, add the glass noodles and toss for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
06
- Toss the noodles with the vegetables and mushrooms above, top with the egg and you have a superb dish. Enjoy your meal!
Japchae: The Korean Glass Noodle Dish Made Famous by K-Dramas
Tags:

japchae

glass noodle salad

Korean food

Korean cuisine

Reviews

–
No ratings yet
Your rating
Blog related

How to Choose Good Balut Eggs, the Way Our Grandparents Taught Us

How to Choose Good Balut Eggs, the Way Our Grandparents Taught Us

Balut (fertilized duck egg) has always been a Vietnamese favorite. Not only is it easy to find almost anywhere and delicious, it is also highly nutritious when eaten the right way.

An Giang Fisherman Catches a 230 kg Mekong Giant Catfish

An Giang Fisherman Catches a 230 kg Mekong Giant Catfish

After catching a rare Mekong giant catfish in a stretch of river bordering Cambodia, Mr. Salyman found a way to haul it back to his home village and sold it for 200,000 VND/kg. On the afternoon of December 23, the head of the An Giang Fisheries Sub-Department said a fisherman in Bung Lon hamlet, Nhon Hoi commune (An Phu, An Giang) had caught a Mekong giant catfish weighing over 230 kg. However, the fish had already been sold by Mr. Salyman (of the Cham ethnic group) for 200,000 VND/kg.

The Meaning of the Valentine's Days of the Year

The Meaning of the Valentine's Days of the Year

Every year, as soon as February arrives, streets and shopping malls are decked out in bright pink along with images of love and happiness. It all leads up to 14 February, Valentine's Day around the world.

Grow Taller by Adding These Foods to Your Daily Diet

Grow Taller by Adding These Foods to Your Daily Diet

Short stature is a drawback that most Vietnamese people share, because their everyday meals lack the nutrients bones need to grow. Add these foods to your diet every day so that height is no longer a problem for you.

Why Is a Vegetarian Diet Good for Your Health?

Why Is a Vegetarian Diet Good for Your Health?

Almost everyone says "eating vegetarian is hard", but few realise that everything has its price, and that this hardship trains us to become far healthier and more balanced than we could imagine.

Is a Vegetarian Diet Suitable for People Who Do Bodybuilding?

Is a Vegetarian Diet Suitable for People Who Do Bodybuilding?

Many people mistakenly believe that bodybuilding (going to the gym) requires a diet with red meat to build muscle, while vegetarian dishes, being mostly vegetables, can't provide enough nutrients for training. Is that really true?

What Is Black Termite Mushroom? How to Choose, Prepare and Cook It

What Is Black Termite Mushroom? How to Choose, Prepare and Cook It

Black termite mushrooms (nấm mối đen) have long, crunchy stems and a mild, sweet flavor, and they're becoming easier to find. Learn what this mushroom is, how to choose fresh ones, and how to prepare, store and cook them into tasty dishes.

Amazing Banh Canh Dishes You Absolutely Have to Try

Amazing Banh Canh Dishes You Absolutely Have to Try

Noodle soups are always a favorite with city dwellers. Hu tieu, egg noodles and pho are the go-to choices when hunger strikes, but there is another dish that diners love just as much: banh canh, Vietnam's thick noodle soup.

Thriving Restaurants Owned by Vietnamese Celebrities

Thriving Restaurants Owned by Vietnamese Celebrities

Restaurants opened by Vietnamese celebrities let diners enjoy delicious, unique dishes at very "friendly" prices, so business is always booming.

Recipe related
Northern-Style Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls)

Northern-Style Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls)

792 view
Kimbap (Korean Rice Rolls) at Home

Kimbap (Korean Rice Rolls) at Home

867 view
Quick and Easy Vegetable Noodle Salad

Quick and Easy Vegetable Noodle Salad

546 view
Vietnamese Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup)

Vietnamese Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup)

584 view
Delicious Homemade Salted Fish Fried Rice

Delicious Homemade Salted Fish Fried Rice

667 view
Japchae: The Korean Glass Noodle Dish Made Famous by K-Dramas
VN Cooking

Vietnamese recipes and cooking tips, explained step by step for home cooks.

Explore

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Blogs

Legal

  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy

Contact

  • [email protected]
  • Facebook VN Cooking

We welcome recipes, tips and feedback from our readers.

© 2026 VN Cooking. All rights reserved.
Terms Privacy
DMCA.com Protection Status