Description
Japchae is a beloved Korean dish renowned for its delightful combination of chewy sweet potato glass noodles, tender protein, and a vibrant mix of vegetables. This savory-sweet stir-fry is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings. Its versatility allows you to customize it with proteins like chicken, tofu, or shrimp, making it a go-to recipe that pleases everyone at the table. With simple preparation steps and an explosion of flavors, Japchae is an easy yet impressive addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb thin-sliced beef (or chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 1 lb Korean sweet potato noodles (glass noodles / dangmyeon)
- 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 a drizzle of olive oil for 5–6 minutes until chewy but tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over high heat, cook the beef until browned. Season with half of the soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar; set aside.
- Sauté the carrots and onion in another skillet over medium heat until softened. Add remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
- Stir in garlic and green onions; cook for one minute before adding spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked noodles with beef and sautéed vegetables in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve warm; garnish with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg