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Japchae (Sweet Potato Glass Noodles)

Japchae (Sweet Potato Glass Noodles) – 5 Reasons You’ll Crave It

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Japchae is a popular Korean dish made with sweet potato glass noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat.


Ingredients

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  • 200g sweet potato glass noodles
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Optional: 100g beef or chicken, sliced

Instructions

  1. Soak the sweet potato glass noodles in warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. Boil the noodles for 5 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add carrots, bell peppers, and spinach, cook until tender.
  6. If using, add beef or chicken and cook until done.
  7. Add the noodles to the pan along with soy sauce and sugar, stir well.
  8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, mix in sesame seeds.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
  • Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste.
  • Top with extra sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Japchae, Sweet Potato Noodles, Korean Noodles