Japchae is a popular Korean dish made with glass noodles (made from sweet potato starch), various vegetables, and thinly sliced beef. The noodles are stir-fried with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, giving it a deliciously sweet and savory flavor. This dish is often served as a side dish or as a main course.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrient
Amount
Total Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
600mg
Total Carbohydrates
50g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Sugars
10g
Protein
15g
Ingredients:
Ingredient
Quantity
Glass noodles
200g
Beef (thinly sliced)
200g
Spinach
150g
Carrot (julienne)
1 large
Onion (sliced)
1 medium
Bell pepper (sliced)
1 medium
Garlic (minced)
3 cloves
Soy sauce
3 tablespoons
Sesame oil
2 tablespoons
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the glass noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large pan or wok, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Return the beef to the pan.
Step 5: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined. Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the pan and stir to coat everything evenly.
Step 6: Add the cooked glass noodles to the pan and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
