Solo Cooking God Simple Instant Japchae Rice

A quick and filling homemade version of instant japchae rice using Otsu Japchae Ramen and 3-minute Jjajang sauce.

🙋 Recommended for

  • People who want Chinese-style flavors at home but find delivery fees or minimum order amounts burdensome
  • Those looking to enjoy a satisfying meal quickly without going through the complex process of traditional japchae preparation

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

  • Otsu japchae ramen 1 pack
  • onion 1/4
  • green onion a small amount
  • 3-minute jjajang 1 pack
  • white rice 1 bowl
  • black pepper a pinch
  • sesame seeds a pinch

Recipe 🍳

  1. Pour 1.5 cups of water into a pan, then add all the dry ingredients from the japchae ramen—seasoning packet, glass noodles, and liquid seasoning.
  2. Slice 1/4 of an onion thinly and place it on top of the noodles.
  3. Boil over high heat for about 5 minutes, until the water has mostly evaporated.
  4. Just 1 minute before finishing, add a small amount of chopped green onion for color.
  5. When the mixture is slightly dry, stir in the sesame oil included with the ramen package and mix well.
  6. Place warm rice into a serving bowl, then top with the finished japchae.
  7. Warm up the 3-minute jjajang sauce and pour it over the japchae, then sprinkle with black pepper and sesame seeds to finish.
  1. Add water, japchae ramen ingredients, and sliced onion to a pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Finish by adding green onion and sesame oil to complete the japchae.
  3. Serve the rice and japchae together in a bowl, then top with warmed jjajang sauce, black pepper, and sesame seeds.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Slicing the onion finely helps balance the saltiness and preserves the crisp texture unique to japchae.
  • If you have leftover meat or mushrooms, adding them during cooking enhances flavor and variety.
  • For best taste, mix the sauce evenly through both rice and noodles before eating.

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