Main ingredients
soy sauceoyster saucehoney syrupgarliconioncarrotpaprikadried shiitake mushroomgreen onionfish cakeglass noodlesesame oil
This Man's Cook's Fire-Resistant Holiday Japchae
Pre-boiling the soy sauce seasoning to develop deep flavor, and immediately coating boiled glass noodles with sesame oil to maintain chewiness even days later—this is the secret recipe for japchae that never burns.
Ingredients needed 6 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Adding soy sauce and cooking oil to the boiling water when cooking glass noodles helps season the noodles and prevents them from sticking together.
- Do not rinse the boiled noodles in cold water. Instead, coat them immediately with sesame oil while still hot—this traps the starch and prevents burning even after several days.
- Adding paprika and green onion at the beginning causes them to lose freshness and color. Cooking them only with residual heat preserves their crisp texture and vibrant color.
Recommended for
- Those who want chewy, fresh-tasting japchae even the day after a holiday or banquet.
- People looking for an easy yet richly flavorful japchae using fish cake instead of meat, without the hassle of preparing meat.
- Those aiming to recreate restaurant-quality japchae with a perfectly balanced, deep, and rich seasoning sauce.
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