Japchae

Name: Japchae
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet potato glass noodles; 4 ounces, thinly sliced beef sirloin; 2 cups, blanched spinach; 1, julienned carrots; 1/2, sliced onion; 4, sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Chewy glass noodles are stir-fried with an assortment of colorful vegetables and savory beef in a sweet soy dressing.

Korean⏱ 40 min⚠ Contains 4 allergen(s)

✨ High in sodium✨ Good source of protein✨ Good source of iron

Ingredients

Sweet potato glass noodles8 ounces
Beef sirloin4 ounces, thinly sliced
Spinach2 cups, blanched
Carrots1, julienned
Onion1/2, sliced
Shiitake mushrooms4, sliced
Soy sauce1/4 cup
Sugar2 tablespoons
Sesame oil2 tablespoons
Garlic2 cloves, minced
Sesame seeds1 tablespoon

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories272 kcal

Protein10.3 g

Carbs35.5 g

Fat10.8 g

Fiber2.5 g

Sugar8.6 g

Sodium922 mg

Vitamin C7.2 mg

Iron2.5 mg

Calcium107 mg

Potassium482 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Cook glass noodles according to package, rinse in cold water, drain, and cut with scissors.
2Marinate beef with a pinch of soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
3Separately stir-fry beef, spinach, carrots, onion, and mushrooms until tender-crisp, seasoning each lightly.
4In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and beef.
5Whisk together remaining soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic for the dressing.
6Pour dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, toss thoroughly by hand until well combined.
7Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.