Description
A delicious and healthy sweet potato noodle stir-fry known as Japchae, featuring a mix of vegetables and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), thinly sliced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the sweet potato noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes or until they soften. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the carrot and bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the garlic and spinach, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Add the softened sweet potato noodles to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste) while stir-frying.
- You can also incorporate protein by adding cooked chicken, beef, or tofu to the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg