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Savory Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip

Name: Savory Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon), 100 g; Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; Carrot, 1/2 cup, julienned; Red bell pepper, 1/2 cup, julienned; Spinach leaves, 1/2 cup, roughly chopped; Shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 cup, sliced; Onion, 1/4 cup, thinly sliced; Garlic cloves, 2 cloves, minced; Rice paper wrappers, 8; Sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon; Cilantro leaves; Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; Rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; Honey, 1 teaspoon; Chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon; Garlic clove, 1, finely minced

This dish combines the iconic flavors of Korean Japchae in a portable, finger-friendly spring roll format, paired with a delicious sesame dipping sauce.

4.8(691 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 7, 2025

Savory Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Japchae Filling

For the Spring Roll Assembly

For the Sesame Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 241 kcal
Protein: 2.7 g
Carbs: 37.9 g
Fat: 8.2 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 964 kcal
Protein: 10.6 g
Carbs: 151.7 g
Fat: 32.6 g
Fiber: 6.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon) 100 g	356	0.5	90	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon	10	1	1	0	0
Carrot 1/2 cup, julienned	25	0.5	6	0	2
Red bell pepper 1/2 cup, julienned	15	0.5	3	0	1
Spinach leaves 1/2 cup, roughly chopped	4	0.5	1	0	1
Shiitake mushrooms 1/4 cup, sliced	9	1	2	0	1
Onion 1/4 cup, thinly sliced	12	0.3	3	0	0.5
Garlic cloves 2 cloves, minced	9	0.5	2	0	0.2
Rice paper wrappers 8	160	2	36	0	0
Sesame seeds 1 tablespoon	52	1.5	2	4.5	1
Cilantro leaves	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons	20	2	2	0	0
Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon	3	0	0	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Honey 1 teaspoon	21	0	5	0	0
Chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
Garlic clove 1, finely minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Japchae Filling

1
Soak Noodles
Soak the glass noodles in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and cut into shorter lengths.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and onion, sauté for 2 minutes.
3
Cook Vegetables
Add carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms, sauté for another 3 minutes. Stir in spinach last.
4
Combine Noodles
Add the noodles, soy sauce, and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes until well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Preparing the Sesame Dipping Sauce

1
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, chili flakes, and garlic.
2
Adjust Seasoning
Adjust seasoning to taste.

How to Make Savory Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Assembly
Soak rice paper for 10–15 seconds and lay them flat.
2
Rolling
Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling on one end, fold sides, and roll tightly.
3
Final Touch
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and arrange cilantro inside each roll.