Korean-inspired · noodles

Mushroom and Vegetable Japchae

Sweet potato glass noodles toss with mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and greens in a savory sauce.

Total time35 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
normalFamily-friendlyvegetarianvegangluten-free
Japchae glass noodles with mushrooms carrots peppers and greens
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Cook glass noodles according to package directions, rinse, and drain.

  2. 02

    Cook mushrooms in a hot wide skillet until browned, 5 minutes; transfer.

  3. 03

    Stir-fry carrots, pepper, and spinach until just tender.

  4. 04

    Add noodles, mushrooms, tamari, brown sugar, and sesame oil and toss until glossy and hot.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Add firm tofu for more protein.
  • Use any mix of quick-cooking vegetables.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.