- Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- When the skillet is hot (flick water in, it should sizzle), add in the sweet potato noodles. Toss the noodles lightly with pasta tongs and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
Because most zucchini noodle recipes require a large skillet to make even enough for two people, roasting them first makes sense. Therefore, cooking the sweet potato noodles separately in the oven when I’m feeding four people works well. Then, you can include them at the end so that there is enough for everyone.
In our home, these straightforward sweet potato noodles are a mainstay for any meal. For a quick and simple breakfast, they go well with these Veggie Scrambled Eggs with Aged White Cheddar, and for lunch, they’re one of my favorites reheated with a spoonful of guacamole on top.
These are incredibly easy to make and require only 3 ingredients. You can also combine some chili powder, chipotle powder, and cumin with the sea salt to create a variety of other flavors, but this simple version is just a jumping off point for a ton of other options. This Mexican-inspired variation pairs well with the guacamole mentioned above.
I also serve them with dinner in a variety of ways, including with this Honey Mustard Pork Loin or Easy Herb Roasted Chicken. They’re also great added to a variety of spiralized recipes. I occasionally stir in a pan of roasted sweet potato noodles to a zucchini noodle recipe when I want to give it a little more substance.
To try these Korean sweet potato noodles, you must love noodles and Asian flavors. And as I mentioned above, they are naturally gluten-free. yet another reason that makes this a must-try dish!.
You must also check out my No-Cook 5 Minute Korean Chili Sauce (Gochujang) if you’re making this japchae. It’s a simple-to-make Korean condiment that adds a tasty spicy kick to this noodle dish and goes great with it!
You could certainly eat a dish of plain sweet potato noodles and sauce, possibly with some freshly ground white pepper and finely chopped green onions. I would be totally into a bowl of that!.
Alternatively, you could go the extra mile and combine the noodles with the meat and vegetables for a dish that is both incredibly tasty and well-rounded.
When all the ingredients are combined in one pan, a flavorful Korean meal is quickly ready for consumption.
How to Make Sweet Potato Noodles
What you will need:
Select sweet potatoes that are thinner and roughly the same size as zucchini. Sweet potatoes that are thinner will make spiralizing much simpler. Larger potatoes must be cut in half lengthwise in order to fit through the spiralizer. You will need two medium-sized sweet potatoes (which produce 4-5 cups of sweet potato noodles) for this batch of sweet potato noodles. Peel, wash, and dry your sweet potatoes once you’ve made your selection.
Use your spiralizer to sprialize the sweet potatoes. I used a hand-held sprializer, which was slightly difficult to use for a sweet potato. If you don’t own a spiralizer, you may use a julienne peeler to create sweet potato noodles. Hold the potato in one hand and slowly pull the julienne peeler down the potato with your other hand. Repeat this process until the entire sweet potato is “peeled”. NOTE: using a julienne peeler is a tedious process but it can be done.
Cook the sweet potato noodles. In a 10-inch skillet (I used cast iron, but you could also use stainless steel), add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat. With tongs, combine the spiralized sweet potatoes with the olive oil. To avoid the potatoes burning or getting stuck on the skillet bottom, keep tossing them with the tongs every few seconds. Do this for 5-10 minutes. Your preferred noodle texture will determine how long to cook the noodles. If you love a little crunch, cook for 5 minutes. If you prefer soft noodles, cook for 10. To determine whether a noodle has reached your preferred texture, taste one.
Once the noodles are done cooking, remove from heat and serve directly from the skillet or in serving bowls with whichever sauces or topping you prefer. 
Spiced Braised Lentils, a recipe for which I adapted from Food 52’s Genius Recipes cookbook, were placed on top of the noodles.
FAQ
How long soak thick sweet potato noodles?
Sweet potato noodles should be soaked in plenty of hot tap water (or, if you’re working in advance, just before stir-frying). They take about 10 minutes to soften up).
How do you cook CJ sweet potato noodles?
Noodle preparation: Bring water to a boil, add 100g of CJ Sweet Potato Noodle, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the cooked noodles and squeeze out any remaining liquid. Rinse in cold water to give the taste more elasticity.
How healthy are sweet potato noodles?
Sweet potato noodles (70 calories) are a staple of Korean cuisine that are gradually becoming more popular due to their slippery, slightly chewy texture. They are a healthier alternative to rice and yellow noodles. The plus side is that it is sweet potato starch-based and contains neither fat nor protein.
How do you cook thick vermicelli sweet potatoes?
In a big pot of boiling water, cook the sweet potato noodles for 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water. The noodles should not be overcooked or they will lose their chewy texture. If you’d like, you can cut the noodles into 6- to 7-inch lengths to make eating them easier.
