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Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables

From the video “Japchae (Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables: 잡채)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
4
Cost
~$4.83*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$12.17* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
28

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, egg, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$19.30*for 4 people
~$4.83*per serving

You save about ~$12.17* per serving (72% less*) than ordering it out — ~$48.70* for 4 people.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

14 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 8 predicted from typical costs · not priced: beef, carrot

* Estimate, not a quote: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving282 kcal · 14% of 2,000Recipe makes 4 servings
Fat11 g14%
Saturated fat1.5 g8%
Sodium641 mg28%
Carbohydrate42 g15%
Fiber3.1 g11%
Total sugars9.4 gno daily value
Added sugars5.5 g11%
Protein5.4 g11%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+10 of 20
  • Fiber+16 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−8 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 23 of 24 ingredient lines (88% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings as stated in the video. Typical amounts assumed for shiitake mushrooms, sugar, cooking oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame oil and 3 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: ground black pepper, salt, red bell pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: beef. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • colander
  • chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact heat settings for stir-frying
  • Exact amount of salt for pinches
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Maangchi’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables

What makes Maangchi's Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Cook beef fully but avoid overcooking to keep it tender. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables recipe costs approximately $2.09 CAD per serving (yielding 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables?

This recipe utilizes approximately 28 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.