Korean Recipe: Japchae (Japchae 잡채) | Edited by Cooking Dad

🇰🇷 The Ultimate Guide to Making Korean Fried Vermicelli Noodles (Japchae 잡채) at Home🍜

Hey everyone, I'm back again! Today, I'm introducing a classic dish beloved by Hong Kongers and a must-try at every Korean restaurant— Japchae, a Korean stir-fried vermicelli dish . It's not only a festive favorite, but also a satisfying and appetizing dish for everyday use. I've searched extensively for the most delicious and authentic recipe, and I'm sharing it with you all in one go. Guaranteed to leave you full and smiling! ✨

🛒 A large collection of ingredients needed

🍜 Main ingredients

  • Korean vermicelli (made from sweet potato flour/Korean glass noodles) 200g

  • Shredded beef/pork 100g (You can choose chicken or omit it if you prefer)🥩

  • fresh spinach 100g (spinach can be replaced with leeks, bean sprouts or asparagus)🥬

  • egg 1-2 pieces (for egg skin)🥚

  • Dried shiitake mushrooms 4 mushrooms (soaked and shredded, fresh mushrooms can be used if not available)🍄

  • carrot Half a strip (shredded)

  • onion Half (shredded)

  • fungus 2-3 pieces (soaked and cut into thin strips)🌑

  • bell peppers Half (shredded, optional)

🧄 Seasoning combination

  • Korean soy sauce (light/light soy sauce) 3-4 tablespoons🥢

  • sugar 1.5 tablespoons 🍬

  • sesame oil 2-3 tablespoons🫒

  • White sesame seeds 1-2 tablespoons🤍

  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon 🧄

  • salt, black pepper Appropriate amount

  • Oil Appropriate amount (for cooking)

🥩 For marinated meat

  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon

  • sugar half a tablespoon

  • minced garlic half a tablespoon

  • sesame oil 1 teaspoon

  • black pepper a little

👨🍳 Detailed cooking process is fully disclosed

1️⃣ Preprocessing step

  1. Fans handling:

    • Soak Korean vermicelli in room temperature water for 20-30 minutes (or boil in boiling water for 7-8 minutes) until softened. Drain and cut into short pieces with scissors.

    • **Editor’s Tip:** Don’t overcook the vermicelli. It will become softer when stir-fried.

  2. Meat marinating:

    • Mix the beef/pork shreds with all the marinade ingredients and marinate for at least 15 minutes for better flavor.

  3. Mushroom and vegetable processing:

    • Soak the dried mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms until softened and cut into shreds.

    • Chop carrots, onions, and bell peppers into shreds.

    • Wash the spinach/leek, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, rinse with cold water to keep them green, and squeeze out the moisture.

  4. Egg skin preparation:

    • Beat the eggs, fry them over low heat without adding salt into thin egg skin, roll them up and cut into shreds.

2️⃣ Stir-fry separately

  1. Stir-fry in different areas🥄:

    • Beef/pork : Heat oil in medium heat, sauté until 80% cooked, then serve.

    • Mushrooms : Sauté until soft and serve.

    • Fungus, carrots, onions, and bell peppers : Sauté in batches over low heat until fragrant, adding a small amount of salt after each stir-fry.

    • Spinach/leeks : Quickly stir-fry for a few seconds at the end and add sesame oil.

    Editor’s suggestion : Stir-fry each dish separately for a more professional and layered look. Although it involves more washing of the wok, it’s worth it!

3️⃣ Main body mixing

  1. Stir-fry vermicelli🍜:

    • Add a little oil and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan and sauté over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant.

    • Add the cooked vermicelli and stir-fry while adding 2-2.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil .

    • Keep stirring to prevent the vermicelli from sticking to the bottom, until it is translucent, chewy and shiny.

    • Add the fried meat and all the vegetables, stir-fry quickly until evenly combined and season to taste. If desired, add more soy sauce/sugar to taste.

  2. Final seasoning upgrade✨:

    • Reduce the sauce until there is no water left. Before removing from the wok, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and white sesame seeds and mix well.

    • Turn off the heat, add egg shreds for decoration, and sprinkle with another layer of white sesame seeds.

    • **Editor’s Tip:** If you like a stronger flavor, add a pinch of pepper.

🍽️ Tips for authentic dining experience

  • It can be eaten hot or cold, and it won’t get soggy if frozen.

  • You can add your favorite vegetables (such as leeks, zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage) according to your personal preference.

  • Korean stir-fried vermicelli wrapped in seaweed is so delicious!

💡 Editor's exclusive experience

  1. **Tips for crispy vermicelli:** When frying the vermicelli at the end, make sure it is dry and chewy. Don’t fry it too long!

  2. **The art of color layering: ** Frying them separately will make them more fragrant and produce the most beautiful colors.

  3. **Sauce adjustment:** You can adjust the sauce to your taste, whether sweet or salty.

  4. **Reduced sugar/vegetarian version:** You can omit the meat and add more vegetables for the same flavor.

  5. **Party essential:** Make a large portion and garnish with shredded egg for a super eye-catching look, perfect for cold dishes or hot stir-fries!

🏥 Nutritional value and practical tips

  • Vermicelli is low in fat, full of vegetables, high in fiber and low in calories.

  • Increase protein intake by eating beef/pork/eggs.

  • Layers of fibrous vegetables aid digestion and provide iron.

📸 Editor's experience

It was my first time making a big display, and the whole house was filled with the fragrant aroma of sesame oil! Everyone in the family was busy making seaweed rolls and couldn't stop! Remember to take a picture and tag us after you're done—it's guaranteed to be a huge feeling of accomplishment!

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