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.
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.
Where to Purchase the Korean Noodles?
You can buy the Korean Noodes on Amazon or your specialty Asian markets. If you’re planning to purchase 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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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Korean noodles (also referred to as "glass noodles" or "sweet potato 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 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut beef into thin strips against the grain. Chop the veggies into similar-sized pieces. Cook the Korean noodles according to the package instructions.
- Preheat a wok with a little bit of oil over medium heat. Brown the mushrooms and set them aside. Brown the carrots and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. In the wok, saute the beef slices until they form a bit of a brown crust. Pour the sauce over the beef. Let the beef simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
- Add the noodles, carrots, green onions, and mushrooms into the wok. Toss to combine everything together. Add spinach, stir to combine, and cook for 5 additional minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
This looks yummy. I have a question, what if I just want to make it w/o meat, just noodles and veggies. How would I deviate from this?
Hey Michelle, you totally can. Just skip the step with the meat part. Add extra veggies this way the sauce is balanced.
Do you start with 1 lb of dry glass noodles or is it 1 pound after they are cooked? The packages are usually very small (3.5 oz) and you end up with about 1 lb noodles after cooked.
Hey Sherry, we use 1lb of uncooked noodles. Sometimes I add fewer noodles and more veggies. Hope this helps
This recipe was amzing my grandma and I loved it
I'm so glad you both enjoyed the recipe, thank you for taking the time to comment!
Is there a substitute for the brown sugar?
Yes, you can use regular sugar.
I love it so much and thanks for your recipe❤
I have tried it . I love it . Thank u
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thank you for your feedback.
Looks easy to make.. I am gonna try today👍
I hope you love the recipe, circle back and let me know how it went!
Can you use rice noodles instead of glass noodles?
Rice noodles can get a bit mushy and I wouldn't recommend them for this recipe. The texture of the noodles is what makes this dish amazing. You can purchase them in most Asian food markets or even amazon.
How do you make the noodles?
Hi Emily, I typically purchase the noodles. Haven't tried making them.
She means how do you cook the noodles. Typically Asian glass noodles have no cooking directions, at least in English.
Linda, that makes sense now. Thanks for helping out. We boil the glass noodles for about 5 minutes and run it under right after they are drained.
What kind of beef do you use
Hi Lee, I like to use any lean beef cuts that I can slice very thinly. Cuts like sirloin or top round steak would work great!
These spicy noodles are going to be amazing for our monthly ladies party. We're all about that Asain food. Can't wait to try it.
I hope you all will love them! They do reheat really wells so it would be perfect!
I have an undeniable love for Asian stir fry noodles. These Korean spicy noodles look so delicious! My husband is going to love this Asian noodle recipe!
Dina, my husband loves it too and doesn't even complain about all the veggies. We love a good noodle recipe!
I love all the veggies that you added to these korean spicy noodles! It looks like the most perfect easy weeknight meal.
Thank you Katya. It a good way to hide a ton of veggies in one dish.
How do you make the carrots look like that? We have just been shredding them but I want to make them how it’s pictured. Could you please share your secret with me?🙏🏼
I purchase shredded carrots. I love using them for noodles recipes, not so much for salads.
I am putting these Korean noodles on my regular rotation. They look perfect for a quick midweek dinner!
Yes, they reheat really great too. Next day lunch is covered! Its a win win 🙂