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A vibrant plate of japchae noodles arranged elegantly on a white dish, featuring translucent sweet potato glass noodles mixed with colorful julienned vegetables like carrots, spinach, and bell peppers, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, styled simply on a rustic wooden table with soft natural daylight highlighting the glossy textures.

Flavorful Japchae Noodles Easy Weeknight Meal

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A vibrant and flavorful Korean japchae noodle stir-fry made with sweet potato glass noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g sweet potato glass noodles
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add julienned carrots, bell peppers, and spinach. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
  4. Mix in cooked noodles, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss to combine and heat through.
  5. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust soy sauce for saltiness as needed.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
  • For extra protein, include thinly sliced beef or tofu.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg