The Ultimate Non-Soggy Japchae Recipe
Perfect for Housewarming Parties & Birthday Feasts: Japchae That Stays Delicious Even When Cold
Let’s make delicious japchae that doesn’t get soggy, even after it cools down.
Japchae Ingredients- Japchae noodles for 4 servings (approx. 300-400g)
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 onion
- 50g pork (for japchae)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 bunch spinach
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 king oyster mushroom
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This japchae recipe is perfect for housewarming parties and is a must-have for birthday celebrations! We’ll be making a fantastic japchae that stays delicious even when it cools down. Let’s get started!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the japchae noodles. Place the dried noodles in a large bowl and soak them in warm water for about 20 minutes. Soaking them makes the noodles soft, prevents them from breaking easily during cooking, and helps them absorb the flavors better.
Step 3
Wash the spinach thoroughly. Blanch it briefly in boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. You just want the spinach to wilt slightly and become a vibrant green. Immediately rinse it under cold water and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Step 4
Now, let’s stir-fry the vegetables. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan. Add the julienned carrot, onion, red and green bell peppers, and king oyster mushroom. Stir-fry each vegetable separately until they are slightly tender but still have a bit of crunch. Overcooking will make them soggy, so aim for just a slight wilting. Set the stir-fried vegetables aside on a separate plate. (If using pork, marinate it with 1 Tbsp soy sauce and a pinch of pepper, then stir-fry until cooked through and set aside with the vegetables.)
Step 5
In a wide pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Drain the soaked japchae noodles and add them to the pan. Stir-fry the noodles until they become translucent. Then, add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of black pepper. Continue to stir-fry until the noodles are evenly coated and seasoned. Keep stirring to prevent them from sticking together.
Step 6
It’s time to bring all the ingredients together! Add the stir-fried vegetables and pork (if using) to the pan with the noodles. Gently toss everything together and continue to stir-fry until all the ingredients are well combined and heated through. This step ensures that the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 7
Finally, to ensure your japchae stays non-soggy, you can add a little more oil when stir-frying everything together. This creates a slight coating on the noodles, keeping them perfectly chewy and delicious even after they’ve cooled. Enjoy your beautifully crafted, never-soggy japchae!
