Japchae (Korean Stir-fried Noodles) - Salu Salo Recipes (2024)

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Is japchae healthy? ›

Traditional japchae is already a relatively healthy dish, with the inclusion of so many antioxidant and fiber rich vegetables: red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, onions, spinach, carrots.

The beauty of japchae is that you can eat it hot, room temperature, or even cold. It makes a great on-the-go lunch, as the noodles don't get soggy and there's a nice balance of vegetables and starch. This dish is also nice for potlucks, as it doesn't have to be served hot.

Japchae is commonly served as a banchan (side dish), though it may also be eaten as a main dish. It is sometimes served on a bed of rice: with rice, it is known as japchae-bap (잡채밥).

Japchae (잡채 – or chapchae) is a classic Korean stir-fried noodle dish seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce. The name japchae describes a mix of finely cut ingredients—vegetables, egg, mushroom, and meat—that are included in the noodles.

Are glass noodles healthy? Despite not being made with flour, glass noodles are nutritionally similar to white flour–based pastas. (Each 1 cup serving of cooked glass noodles has 160 calories and 39 grams of carbohydrates, whereas the same amount of cooked spaghetti has 200 calories and only 24 grams of carbs.)

Glass noodles are sugar-free

By reducing sugar in your diet, you can help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and more. Because of this, glass noodles are often recommended to those with diabetes.

Strange smells are also signs that the noodles are no longer edible. If your noodles have taken on a slimy texture, they won't just be unpleasant to eat, they could also be dangerous and spoiled. Spoiled noodles can carry bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses with symptoms like cramping, nausea, and vomiting.

Leftover japchae should be kept refrigerated. It will keep well for 3 to 4 days and reheat nicely in the microwave. The noodles will get soft and chewy again when reheated.

Legend says that the king was so enthralled by the dish that he promoted Chung to a high-ranking job and japchae earned its place as a part of Korean royal court cuisine. Like many other formally royal dishes, japchae began to gain popularity as a food for non-royals.

Directions. Whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic in a bowl until sugar is dissolved into sauce. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

What to pair with japchae noodles? ›

It's made with bouncy sweet potato noodles and loaded with veggies, eggs, and optionally meat, which makes it perfect as a meal on its own or served as a side with dishes like beef bulgogi, Korean volcano steamed eggs, and dwaeji galbijjim. It's also a perfect side for Korean BBQ!

Japchae is best served at room temperature but it can be served warm too. Glass noodles will spoil if left out longer than half a day in warmer temperatures, especially in the summer so store in the fridge right away. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a few days. It reheats well in the microwave.

Japchae is a famous Korean noodle dish that I describe as sort of a stir fry, sort of a salad. It's a cross between the two in my mind because stir fried vegetables are tossed with noodles and sauce in a bowl rather than on the stove, and served barely warm.

This is because japchae is more of a special dish, known as a must have for special occasions, whereas bibimbap (any type, not necessarily dolsot) is more casual and can or would more likely be eaten a higher number of times during a specific time period.

Optional: To keep from noodles sticking together, add a dash of sesame oil and mix until noodles are evenly coated.

Shirakiku Korean Japchae Glass Noodles With Vegetables (1 package) contains 46g total carbs, 44g net carbs, 2g fat, 2g protein, and 210 calories.

Glass noodles are perfect for those on low-sugar diets. Reducing sugar in your diet can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and dental plaque. The sugar-free noodle is recommended for those suffering from diabetes.

Buckwheat Noodles (Japanese & Korean)

These noodles are typically served cold with vegetables in dishes like memil guksu, or served in a hot broth. They have about half of the calories of white wheat flour pasta, and higher protein content which is great for our vegetarian friends!