Description
Discover the delightful taste of Japchae, a traditional Korean glass noodle stir fry that combines chewy sweet potato noodles with vibrant vegetables and your choice of protein. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple weeknight dinner. The rich flavors and unique textures make Japchae a standout on any table, while its customizable nature allows you to cater to various dietary preferences. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces sweet potato glass noodles
- 16 ounces beef (cut into strips)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 stalks green onion (cut into pieces)
- 7 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Boil sweet potato noodles in water for 10–15 minutes until tender; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make an egg crepe in a nonstick pan, then cut it into strips once cooled.
- Sauté beef strips in the same pan until browned; set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables in order of cooking time: carrots, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and green onion tops.
- Combine cooked noodles with the sauce, then add beef, vegetables, and egg strips; toss gently to mix.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg