Description
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry) is a vibrant, flavorful dish that effortlessly combines chewy sweet potato glass noodles with a medley of colorful vegetables and tender beef. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, impressing guests and family alike. Ready in under 30 minutes, Japchae can be customized with your choice of protein and veggies, making it versatile for any occasion. Enjoy this wholesome dish hot, warm, or even as a refreshing cold salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces sweet potato glass noodles
- 16 ounces beef (cut into strips)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and julienned)
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 stalks green onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 7 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- Oil (for cooking)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Boil sweet potato noodles in water for 10-15 minutes until cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan; pour in beaten eggs to form an egg crepe. Cook until set and slice into strips.
- Sauté beef in the same pan until golden brown; remove from heat.
- In the same pan, sauté carrots, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and green onions until tender.
- Combine all ingredients in a large stir fry pan with the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg