15 MINUTES One Pan Japchae Recipe! (Korean Glass Noodles)

sweet potato noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

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

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, and tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are widely available and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

Soak 120 g of dangmyeon noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes.

Slice half an onion, cut 50 g of carrot into thin matchsticks, and cut 50 g of bell peppers into long strips.

Thinly slice 2 shiitake mushrooms and cut 50 g of garlic chives into long strips.

In a small container, mix 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of sugar, a pinch of MSG (optional), and 1/3 cup of water.

In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat, then add the pork with some salt and pepper, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until no longer pink.

Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, onion, carrot, and mushrooms, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until softened.

Add the soaked dangmyeon noodles and the prepared sauce to the pan, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until well combined and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Reduce heat to low and add the bell peppers and garlic chives, tossing together for about 1 minute, or add spinach if using instead of chives.

Turn off the heat and finish with 1 tbsp of toasted sesame oil and a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds.

Serve on a plate, garnishing with extra veggies on top if desired.

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