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Mushroom Japchae

A quick and savory Korean-style stir-fried glass noodle dish with mushrooms, green onions, and sesame seeds. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
8g
Mushroom Japchae
comfortingquickKoreanveganvegetariangluten-freeplant-basedchewy

Ingredients

  • 6 oz sweet potato starch noodles
  • 8 oz mixed mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini, or oyster)
  • 4 stalks green onions
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 6 oz sweet potato starch noodles in boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp water to the skillet. Stir in the cooked noodles and 4 sliced green onions, tossing to combine, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle with the 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

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