Vegan Japchae Korean Noodles

Name: Vegan Japchae Korean Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun); 5 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 0.25 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

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This vegan japchae is a delicious Korean noodle dish typically served cold but also very good hot! Korean meets vegan in this quick and easy japchae recipe: a chewy and crunchy medley of glass noodles, spinach, mushrooms, green onions, and carrots.

Recipe by Melissa

Updated on January 23, 2023

close up view of Vegan Japchae Korean Noodles garnished with green onions and sesame seeds in a bowl with chopsticks

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

27 mins

Servings:

4

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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)

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

You can use dried mushrooms; just reconstitute them in hot water for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455	Calories
12g	Fat
74g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 1552mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 74g	27%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 46mg	228%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1077mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.