Name: Korean Japchae Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 8 oz Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for noodles); 1/2 lb beef (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced (optional); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for beef); 1 teaspoon sugar (for beef); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for beef); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 1/2 onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 cups spinach; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, beaten and cooked into a thin omelet, sliced (optional); 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce); 1 tablespoon sugar (for sauce); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for sauce); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Korean Japchae is a flavorful and colorful stir-fried noodle dish made with sweet potato glass noodles, assorted vegetables, and sometimes beef or tofu, all tossed in a savory-sweet soy-based sauce.

Ingredients

Units Scale

8 oz Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for noodles)
1/2 lb beef (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for beef)
1 teaspoon sugar (for beef)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for beef)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten and cooked into a thin omelet, sliced (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
1 tablespoon sugar (for sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for sauce)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, marinate the beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry onion, carrot, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add spinach and garlic, cooking until wilted. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, beef, vegetables, and sliced egg.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Pour over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine.
Top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use tofu instead of beef for a vegetarian version.
Japchae can be made ahead and served cold or reheated.
Add mushrooms like shiitake or wood ear for more umami.
Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 80mg