Description
Korean Japchae Noodles are a delightful sweet-savory stir-fry dish made with sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 200g sweet potato noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 100g spinach
- 200g beef, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper, and stir-fry until softened.
- Add the beef to the pan and cook until browned.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and beef, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Drizzle the remaining sesame oil over the noodles and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and add more vegetables or tofu.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
