Quick and Easy JAPCHAE

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.

Prepare the sauce by mixing together soy sauce, mirin, dark shoyu, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic in a bowl.

Soak the glass noodles in warm water until softened.

In a pan, stir-fry the thinly sliced beef until cooked through.

Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, carrots, and mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry until vegetables are tender.

Add the soaked glass noodles and spinach to the pan, mixing everything together.

Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.

Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and the noodles have absorbed the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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