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Japchae
Boil dangmyeon until just flexible, 6โ8 minutes. Drain, cut into shorter lengths with scissors, and toss with 1 tbsp soy and 1 tbsp sesame oil so they do not set into a brick.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Japchae take?
55 min all in โ 30 min prep, 25 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 4 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
4 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1ยฝ tbsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
2 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Beef โ More mushrooms. The usual vegetarian table.
Any tips from this recipe?
Japchae is good at room temperature. Do not refrigerate it into a noodle ice block if you can serve it today. A splash of water in the pan loosens leftover noodles.
Can I prepare this ahead?
A splash of water in the pan loosens leftover noodles.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.