Ginger-Soy Glazed Korean Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet potato noodles tossed in a savory ginger-soy glaze with crisp vegetables, making a satisfying gluten-free noodle dish with balanced flavors. This Korean recipe (gluten-free, vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon), sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add 8 ounces sweet potato noodles and cook for 6-7 minutes until translucent and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to create the glaze.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 julienned carrot and 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared ginger-soy glaze over them. Toss together and cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then sprinkle 2 chopped scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds on top before serving warm.









