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The Easy Korean Spicy Noodles are just too simple to prepare. These Korean noodles have the authentic flavors that will impress your crowd. In just 30 minutes, this will make your perfect dinner.

Korean spicy noodles in a bowl

These Easy Korean Spicy Noodles are rich with flavor and kick of spice at the end. The noodles themselves give that extra chewy flavor, hard to explain, because it’s unlike any other noodles. Veggies tie everything together giving the dish a lot of vibrant flavors.

Korean noodles are made with sweet potato starch. They contain no gluten, making them a perfect dish for those that are gluten intolerant.

What are Spicy Korean Noodles?

Spicy Korean Noodles are also known as Japchae. They’re made using a combination of Korean stir-fried noodles and mix of vegetables. Japchae is known to be one of the most popular authentic dishes in Korea.

Korean spicy noodles in a dish

Where to Purchase the Korean Noodles?

You can buy the Korean Noodes on Amazon or your specialty Asian market. If you’re planning topurchase them at your local market, you can always ask for help. The Korean noodles can be referenced as sweet potato or glass noodles.

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Korean spicy noodles in a bowl

Easy Korean Spicy Noodles

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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
The Easy Korean Spicy Noodles are just too simple to prepare. These Korean noodles have the authentic flavors that will impress your crowd. In just 30 minutes, this will make your perfect dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Korean noodles a.k.a. glass noodles
  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 lb mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb carrots
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 lb spinach

Korean Spicy Noodles Sauce

  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp crushed red peppers
  • 1 tsbp sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for the recipe. Cut beef into thin strips. Cut the rest of the ingredients to your own linking. Cook Korean noodles according to the package instructions. 
    Ingredients for spicy Korean noodles
  • Preheat wok with a little bit of oil. Brown mushrooms, set aside and do the same for carrots. 
    Mushrooms in a wok, bowl with ingredients
  • Prepare the ingredients for the spicy Korean noodle sauce.
    Ingredients for the sauce
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl. In a wok, cook beef slices until it’s golden brown. Pour the sauce over the cooking beef. Let it simmer for a few minutes. 
    Sauce in a bowl, wok with beef and sauce
  • Add in Korean noodles, carrots, green onions and mushrooms. Toss to combine everything together. Add spinach to the mix. Stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes. 
    Wok with ingredients cooking
  • Serve while the Korean spicy noodles are still warm or reheat before serving.
    Korean spicy noodles in a bowl
Nutrition Facts
Easy Korean Spicy Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Potassium 807mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin A 207.6%
Vitamin C 26.4%
Calcium 10.2%
Iron 26.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.