Colorful and Delicious Vegetable Japchae
How to Make Vibrant and Abundant Vegetable Japchae
Transform your rice into a masterpiece! π Introducing ‘Colorful Vegetable Japchae,’ a perfect one-dish meal to enjoy when you’re not in the mood for regular rice. π The vibrant combination of bell peppers and carrots, along with fresh spinach, is a feast for the eyes. The addition of onions balances the sweetness and richness, making this vegetable japchae incredibly delicious. π With its chewy and bouncy glass noodles and the delightful texture of various vegetables, you’ll finish a whole bowl in no time! Make this healthy and tasty japchae, perfect for the whole family to enjoy together! β¨
Main Ingredients- 150g dried glass noodles (soaked or boiled until tender)
- 1/2 carrot (julienned thinly)
- 1/2 onion (julienned thinly)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (julienned thinly)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (julienned thinly)
- 1 small bunch spinach (blanched and prepared)
Seasoning- 3-4 Tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang (for shine)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- Sesame seeds, to garnish (for appearance and nuttiness)
- 3-4 Tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang (for shine)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- Sesame seeds, to garnish (for appearance and nuttiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the bell peppers, carrot, and onion, then julienne them thinly. Prepare the spinach by removing the roots, washing thoroughly, blanching in boiling water, rinsing under cold water, and squeezing out any excess water before cutting into bite-sized pieces. Preparing each vegetable separately helps maintain their texture and color.
Step 2
In a large pan, add the prepared vegetables (onion, carrot, bell peppers) and stir-fry over medium heat until they are slightly tender but still retain some crunch. It’s important not to overcook them. In the same pan, combine all the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, plum extract, corn syrup, sugar) and bring to a gentle simmer to create the sauce. Add the pre-cooked glass noodles and mix well to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Step 3
While stir-frying the noodles with the sauce, gently toss them to ensure the seasoning is evenly absorbed. The soy sauce will give the noodles a beautiful color, and a delicious aroma will start to fill the air. If you taste it and find it’s not salty enough, you can add a little more soy sauce.
Step 4
Now, place the stir-fried vegetables and blanched spinach on top of the seasoned glass noodles. Gently toss everything together so the ingredients are mixed without crushing the vegetables. It’s best to mix lightly to keep the vibrant colors of the vegetables intact.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle generously with sesame oil for a rich, nutty flavor, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a decorative and aromatic finish. If you taste the japchae and find it needs more seasoning, add a pinch of salt to adjust the flavor to your preference. This step ensures a perfectly balanced taste.
Step 6
Your colorful and abundant vegetable japchae is now complete! π₯³
Step 7
Get ready to savor the delightful combination of chewy glass noodles and a variety of crisp vegetables! π₯’
