Stir-Fried Korean Glass Noodles with Sesame and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A vibrant stir-fry of chewy Korean glass noodles tossed with colorful vegetables and toasted sesame, delivering a sweet and savory flavor in every bite. This Korean-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon), carrot, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 150 g Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon)
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 5, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, chopped green onion
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 150 g Korean glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 5 sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet; stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables soften but retain some crunch.
4. Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss to combine and cook for 3 minutes, allowing noodles to absorb the sauce.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil over the noodles, tossing gently.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 chopped green onions before serving hot.