The BEST Japchae Recipe! The Most ADDICTIVE Noodles You’ll Ever Eat! 🔥😋

beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

sweet potato noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice noodles are more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, and tamari is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is generally less expensive.

Fill a pot with 1 quart of water and bring it to a boil.

Add 150 g of sweet potato noodles to the boiling water and cook for 6 minutes.

While the noodles are cooking, chop up 150 g of mixed vegetables (onion, red pepper, carrot, and mushroom).

Drain the noodles and rinse them briefly with cold water.

Measure out 150 g of chopped vegetables and set aside.

On the same cutting board, cut 50 g of beef into small bite-sized pieces.

Heat a pan over high heat and add oil.

Add the beef to the pan and cook briefly, seasoning with a little soy sauce.

Add all the chopped vegetables (except spinach) to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add the drained noodles to the pan along with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, half a tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, and black pepper.

Mix everything together and add the spinach last, cooking until just wilted.

Finish with half a tablespoon of sesame seeds and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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