Description
Japchae is a beloved Korean dish that beautifully combines chewy sweet potato glass noodles with savory beef and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a delightful sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also highly versatile, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, Japchae will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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
- 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb spinach leaves
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato noodles in boiling water with olive oil for about 5–6 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over high heat, cook the beef until browned. Season with half of the soy sauce, half the sesame oil, and half the brown sugar; set aside.
- Sauté carrots and onion in another skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and green onions to the vegetables; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in spinach until just wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
- Combine cooked noodles with beef and sautéed vegetables in a mixing bowl; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg