Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles with Beef and Vegetables)

Enriched with lean beef and crisp vegetables, this healthier Japchae delivers classic Korean flavors with high protein and balanced healthy fats.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 400 g (14 oz) lean beef sirloin, cut into thin strips · 560 kcal in the whole recipe
• 350 g (12.3 oz) cooked glass noodles · 294 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (5.3 oz) fresh spinach · 34 kcal in the whole recipe
• 120 g (4.2 oz) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced · 53 kcal in the whole recipe
• 100 g (3.5 oz) carrot (1 medium), julienned · 41 kcal in the whole recipe
• 100 g (3.5 oz) onion (1 small), thinly sliced · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 30 g (1 oz) green scallions (2 stalks), sliced diagonally · 10 kcal in the whole recipe
• 8 g (2 cloves) garlic, minced · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 large eggs (100 g) · 143 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 tbsp (48 g) low-sodium soy sauce · 27 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) sesame oil · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) canola oil · 117 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp (5 g) granulated sugar · 19 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (9 g) toasted sesame seeds · 57 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 tsp black pepper and a pinch of salt

Method

1. In a bowl, marinate sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp soy sauce, half the minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk eggs, cook into a thin omelet in a lightly oiled pan, roll up, and slice into thin ribbons.

   

2. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, plunge in cold water, squeeze dry, and mix with remaining garlic and a pinch of salt.

   

3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet; stir-fry onion, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then add marinated beef and cook until browned.

   

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked glass noodles, stir-fried vegetables, beef, spinach, remaining soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, tossing thoroughly.

   

5. Garnish with egg ribbons, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds, then serve warm or at room temperature.

   

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