Learn how to make japchae, a popular Korean dish of stir-fried sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables and meat. Follow the detailed steps and ingredients list with photos and tips from Maangchi. No Korean feast is complete without a colorful plate of japchae (or chapch’ae), a stir-fry of glass noodles and vegetables. A toss up of color, flavor, and texture, japchae is one of my favorite Korean dishes to recreate at home. A simple recipe with an authentic flavor, japchae is a crowd pleaser t Japchae (잡채, stir-fried glass noodles) is a Korean dish known for its chewy and tender texture, which is mild and flavorful. It harmoniously blends a variety of vegetables and meats, offering a unique texture and savory flavor that is sure to delight. Additionally, the dangmyeon (당면, glass noodles) and the rich flavors of each ingredient are matched by the vibrant colors of japchae, which are a feast for the eyes and spark the appetite. The origins of japchae can be traced back to ... Japchae is commonly served as a banchan (side dish), though it may also be eaten as a main dish. It is sometimes served on a bed of rice: with rice, it is known as japchae-bap (잡채밥).