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Japchae

Savory Japanese Japchae: Chewy Noodles You’ll Love

Japchae is a delicious Korean stir-fry made with sweet potato noodles, proteins, and vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles or Dangmyeon
For the Protein
  • 1 lb beef or chicken/tofu
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup bell peppers any variety, sliced
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japchae
  1. Soak sweet potato glass noodles in hot water for 20-30 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet. Stir-fry sliced beef for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, stir-fry sliced vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Return cooked noodles and protein to the skillet, toss to combine everything evenly.
  5. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to soak the noodles enough for the perfect chewy texture and adjust seasoning based on personal taste.

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