Main ingredients 🥩
glass noodlespork for japchaespinachcarrotoniondried shiitake mushroomsred bell pepperyellow bell peppersoy saucesesame oil
Okjubu's Japchae
Golden recipe japchae with rich meat and vegetables infused with a custom soy sauce seasoning—tasty even when cooled.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to prepare a lavish banquet meal for birthdays or special occasions
- ⭐ People seeking a japchae recipe where glass noodles don’t burn and the seasoning is perfectly balanced
Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings
- glass noodles 200g
- pork for japchae 150g
- onion 1/2
- dried shiitake mushrooms 2
- red bell pepper 1/2
- yellow bell pepper 1/2
- spinach 1 bunch
- sugar 2 tablespoons
- minced garlic 1 tablespoon
- sesame oil 2 tablespoons
- sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
- soy sauce 5 tablespoons
- black pepper a pinch
- water 3 tablespoons
Recipe 🍳
- Lightly season pork for japchae with salt and pepper, then set aside for marinating before cooking.
- Cut onion, dried shiitake mushrooms, and bell peppers into uniform pieces; wash spinach thoroughly and prepare it.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, black pepper, and water in the specified amounts to make the japchae sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the marinated pork first, then add prepared vegetables and sauce, and cook together.
- Boil glass noodles in water, drain through a colander, and immediately transfer to the wok. Add the noodles and sauce to the cooked ingredients and stir-fry gently until the sauce is fully absorbed.
- Just before turning off the heat, add spinach and lightly toss until just wilted. Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds on top.
- Marinate the pork and prepare vegetables by slicing them.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and other ingredients to create a savory sauce.
- Stir-fry pork and vegetables, then add boiled glass noodles and sauce, tossing them together until well-coated.
- Finally, add spinach and briefly cook using residual heat, then sprinkle sesame seeds to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- Do not add spinach at the beginning—it will become too soft. Add it only at the very end to preserve its crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Use boiled glass noodles while still hot—do not rinse with cold water. This ensures the sauce adheres evenly and penetrates the noodles properly.
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