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Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Japchae: Irresistible Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry Delight

Japchae is a vibrant Korean glass noodle stir fry made with colorful vegetables and sweet potato noodles, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Sweet Potato Glass Noodles
For the Protein
  • 4 ounces Beef or Pork (optional) Substitute with tofu for a vegan option.
  • 2 large Egg Omit for vegan dish, use silken tofu as an alternative.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Carrot Can substitute with bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can substitute.
  • 4 ounces Mushrooms Shiitake or button varieties.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Kale can also work.
  • 1 stalk Green Onion Chives can substitute.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil (for cooking) Use sesame oil for flavor.
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce (light sodium) Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (or brown sugar) Optional if preferring sugar alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Can be omitted or replaced with regular oil.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Prepare the Egg: Beat eggs and cook in a nonstick skillet to form a thin omelet. Julienne and set aside.
  4. Sear the Meat: In the same skillet, cook thinly sliced beef/pork until browned, then set aside.
  5. Cook the Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrot, and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, then add spinach and wilt.
  6. Combine Everything: Heat sauce in skillet, add noodles, vegetables, meat, and omelet strips, mixing well.
  7. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion; serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use scissors to cut noodles for easier eating. Always season each component to enhance flavor. Rinse noodles to prevent stickiness. Store leftovers for 2-3 days in an airtight container.

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