Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)

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.

Cook the beef sukiyaki in a pan until browned.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground black pepper to the beef and stir well.

In a separate pot, cook the Korean glass noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

In a large pan, sauté the onion, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow or green bell pepper, leeks, and spinach until tender.

Whisk the eggs and scramble them in the pan with the vegetables.

Combine the cooked noodles with the sautéed vegetables and scrambled eggs.

Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and grated garlic.

Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture and toss to combine.

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