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How to Make Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, you've probably heard of Japchae – a popular dish made from sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and often, beef or other protein. Japchae is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and it's a great option for anyone looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

One of the key ingredients in Japchae is sweet potato noodles, also known as glass noodles or dangmyeon. These noodles are made from sweet potato sta...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound flank steak, sliced across the grain
  • ¼ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon light olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ onion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, mirin, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add steak; stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 pinch pepper in a large bowl; stir well.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add noodles to sauce; toss to coat.
  • Whisk egg in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; pour in egg. Cook until firm, about 1 minute per side. Slice into strips.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook, uncovered, until just bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in steak and marinade; cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in spinach. Add noodles and egg; cook and stir until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 910mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 309mg

    Categories

    Noodle recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Meat recipes
    Soy sauce recipes
    Sesame oil recipes