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Japchae made Easy

Try this easy Japchae recipe, a popular Korean dish of sweet potato noodle, stir-fried in sesame oil with vegetables, meat and sweet-savory sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 689 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Korean

Ingredients

NOODLES
  • 250 grams dangmyeon (sweet potato noodle)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
BEEF and MARINATE
  • 100 grams beef (rib eye fillet) - sliced very thinly
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin)
VEGETABLES
  • 2 big mushrooms (shitake or champignon or wood ear)
  • 1 medium carrot - julienned
  • 1 small red bell pepper - julienned
  • 1 medium yellow onion - sliced
  • 2 talks green onion - cut into 1 inch length
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
ADDITIONAL
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg - white and yolk separated

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients for beef and marinate in a bowl. Mix using spoon or hand and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Strain and rinse with cold water. Remove excess water and place in a big bowl. Combine soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl and mix until sugar is dissolved. Add to the noodles and toss well. Set aside.
  3. Heat up the non-stick pan over medium-high. Add the sesame seed and stir for a minute or two until toasted. Remove from pan and transfer to a small bowl.
  4. Pour the egg white on the pan and cook for a few seconds until it turns opaque and firm enough to turn. Cook the other side as well just until cooked but not browned. Transfer to a small plate. Beat the egg yolk and cook the same way. 
  5. Heat vegetable oil in the pan over high heat. Squeeze out the marinade from the beef using your hands. Add the beef and stir-fry for a minute. 
  6. Add the carrots and mushrooms and stir-fry for another minute. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook for another minute. Lastly, add the spinach, green onions and the remaining beef marinate (if any).  Cook for 30 seconds and then add the cooked noodles. Toss with the rest of the ingredients for 2-3 minutes until noodles are fully cooked.
  7. Transfer to a large bowl or serving dish. Cut the cooked egg white and yolk into thin strips and add on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seed and serve.

Notes

  • You may use presoaked dried shiitake mushroom or oyster mushroom.
  • Serve either warm after cooking or cold. 
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 689kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1306mg (54%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5350IU (107%) Vitamin C 11.6mg (13%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 689

% Daily Value*

Calories 689kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1306mg 54%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5350IU 107%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.