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Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry)

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Omni

Description

A vibrant Korean dish featuring sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with thinly sliced beef and colorful vegetables, delivering a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 340 grams sweet potato glass noodles
  • 450 grams beef (flank, skirt, or ribeye), thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 60 grams baby spinach, packed
  • 2 stalks green onion, cut into 23 cm pieces
  • 105 millilitres light sodium soy sauce
  • 45 millilitres honey
  • 30 grams brown sugar
  • 30 millilitres toasted sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil, as needed for cooking
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Toasted sesame seed, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together light sodium soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add sweet potato glass noodles and boil for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat with a small amount of oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until set, then remove, fold, and slice into thin strips.
  4. Add more oil to the pan and sear the sliced beef seasoned with salt and pepper until golden and cooked through, then remove.
  5. Sauté the carrots, onions, and green onion in the same pan, followed by mushrooms, spinach, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Return to the cleaned pan and stir in the prepared sauce with cooked noodles, tossing to coat.
  7. Add the sautéed vegetables, cooked beef, and egg strips into the noodles, mixing gently until well combined.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare noodles and cut vegetables the day before. Refresh with extra sauce when reheating. Customize with tofu, seafood, or different vegetables as desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg