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Kim Dae-seok's Japchae

Secret japchae recipe using glass noodles soaked in lukewarm water and coated with cooking oil before stir-frying, keeping the noodles chewy and fresh even after two days.

Ingredients needed 10 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Use lukewarm water instead of cold water to soak the noodles—this allows them to soften quickly within 30 minutes.
  • Never boil the noodles; instead, coat them with oil before stir-frying to prevent sogginess and maintain firmness over time.
  • Using black sugar gives the japchae a rich, appetizing dark brown color.
  • Do not leave the finished japchae in a bowl—spread it out on a wide plate immediately to release steam and prevent the noodles from sticking together.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to make large batches of japchae and enjoy chewy noodles the next day.
  • Beginner home cooks who’ve been afraid of making japchae due to overly swollen noodles.

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