Description
Japchae, a traditional Korean dish, features sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with tender beef and an array of vibrant vegetables. Its delightful chewy texture, combined with a savory-sweet sauce, makes Japchae a beloved choice for any gathering or family dinner. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize it with different proteins like chicken, tofu, or shrimp. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this nutritious meal is sure to impress your guests and bring comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb thin-sliced beef (or chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 1 lb Korean sweet potato noodles (glass noodles)
- 3 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
- ½ bunch green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ lb spinach leaves
- 4 tbsp sesame oil
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato noodles in boiling water with olive oil for 5-6 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over high heat, cook the thin-sliced beef with half of the soy sauce and sesame oil until browned. Remove from heat.
- Stir-fry carrots and onions in another skillet with olive oil until softened. Add remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions; cook for another minute.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then combine beef and veggies in a mixing bowl with the drained noodles; toss well.
- Serve warm and garnish with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg