Description
Japchae, a traditional Korean glass noodle stir fry, is a delightful fusion of chewy sweet potato noodles, vibrant vegetables, and savory flavors. This dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from festive gatherings to comforting weeknight dinners. Its quick preparation time ensures that both novice cooks and seasoned chefs can whip up this delicious meal with ease. Enjoy it hot, warm, or even cold as a refreshing salad. With customizable ingredients, you can tailor the recipe to include your favorite proteins and vegetables.
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 (sliced)
- 3 mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 stalks green onion (cut into pieces)
- 7 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or more brown sugar if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- Oil (for cooking)
- Salt and black pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Boil the sweet potato glass noodles in a large pot for about 10–15 minutes until cooked through. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat and cook beaten eggs to form an egg crepe. Remove and slice into thin strips.
- Add more oil to the pan and sauté beef strips until browned; set aside.
- Sauté carrots first; add onions next followed by mushrooms; finish with spinach until tender.
- Combine cooked noodles and sautéed ingredients in the pan with the sauce over low heat.
- Toss everything together until well-coated and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg