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🌍Authentic Korean recipe from a Korea-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Japchae Sauce

Cultural Context

Japchae, a popular Korean dish made with sweet potato noodles, is often enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions. The sauce is key to achieving its signature sweet and savory flavor. Traditionally, it combines soy sauce with sesame oil and sugar, reflecting the balance of flavors in Korean cuisine. Today, Japchae is loved both in Korea and around the world, with variations that incorporate different vegetables and proteins.

KoreanKRother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
monggo soy sauce (몽고진간장) - 500 g / about 3 cups
sugar (설탕) - 200 g / about 1 cup & 1/3 cup
black pepper (후추) - 7 g / 1/2 tablespoon
caramel (캬라멜) - 20 g / 2 tablespoons

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option with a neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

1

Mix soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

2

Add minced garlic and black pepper to the sauce mixture and stir well.

3

Chop green onions and add them to the sauce, mixing thoroughly.

4

In a small saucepan, combine the sauce mixture with water and heat over medium heat.

5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.

6

In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry.

7

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

8

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Sweet Potato Noodle SauceKorean Stir-Fry Sauce
Local Name: 잡채 소스

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