Description
Japchae is a classic Korean dish made with stir-fried sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and your choice of protein, seasoned with a delicious blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. This recipe offers a savory and slightly sweet flavor profile that is sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting Asian dish.
Ingredients
For the Japchae:
- 2 lb thin-sliced beef (or sub with chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 1 lb Korean sweet potato noodles (glass noodles)
- 3 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb spinach leaves
- 4 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potato Noodles: Bring water to a boil in a large pot with a drizzle of olive oil. Add sweet potato noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Protein: In a skillet over high heat, cook beef until browned, seasoning with half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar while cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In another skillet, heat olive oil, then add julienned carrots and onion, cooking until softened. Add the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Mix in garlic and green onions and cook for another minute.
- Combine and Serve: Add spinach, stir until wilted, then add all veggies and beef to the noodles. Toss all ingredients well in a large bowl. Serve warm and garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
