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A vibrant plate of japchae noodles featuring translucent sweet potato glass noodles with colorful julienned carrots, bell peppers, and tender beef strips, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, styled on a rustic wooden table with a modern minimalist background.

Flavorful Japchae Noodles for a Quick Weeknight Dinner

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A quick, flavorful Korean stir-fried noodles dish with vegetables and beef.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz sweet potato starch noodles (japchae noodles)
  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 cup spinach, blanched and chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook japchae noodles in boiling water according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and cook until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add julienned carrots and bell peppers, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in cooked noodles, soy sauce, sugar, and spinach. Toss well to combine and heat through.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace beef with tofu or tempeh.
  • Adjust soy sauce for desired saltiness.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Nut-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg
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