Korean Japchae Recipe with Glass Noodles

By Instacart
Active time
25 min
Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
646
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About this recipe
Japchae is a classic Korean dish made with sweet potato glass noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and beef. It's a flavorful and colorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whip up this japchae recipe in under an hour for a nutritionally rich weeknight dinner.
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Japchae is a traditional Korean dish that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It was originally served at royal banquets and special occasions. Initially, this dish consisted only of mixed vegetables stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce, but at some point glass noodles became an essential part of japchae.
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Full ingredient list

  • 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles
  • 8 oz beef sirloin, sliced thinly
  • 1 onion, sliced thinly
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 4 oz spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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Preparation

1
Soak the sweet potato glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes.
2
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
4
In the same pan, add onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
5
In the same pan, add spinach and stir-fry until wilted. Remove from pan and set aside.
6
Drain the sweet potato glass noodles and add them to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are cooked.
7
Add the beef and vegetables back to the pan with the noodles. Pour the soy sauce mixture over everything and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve hot or cold.
To reduce the fat content, use leaner cuts of beef or omit the beef altogether. To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
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To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the beef with tofu or mushrooms.

Nutrition Info

Sodium
560 mg
Sugar
11 g
Carbohydrates
110 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Fat
14 g
Calories
646 kcal
Protein
20 g