Japchae (잡채) literally means “mixed vegetables.” However, the main ingredient of this classic dish is Korean sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon, 당면), also known as glass noodles. Japchae is an essential dish for traditional holidays and special occasions.
Cook glass noodles to directions on package. Rinse in cool water. Add to separately stir fried ingredients such as beef, shrimp, veg, omelette chunks, scallions, etc. Add sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce to coat noodles.