Japchae | Korean Stir-Fry Noodles
A flavorful and glossy stir-fry made from sweet potato noodles, vegetables and tofu; Japchae is a delicious recipe. This Korean recipe is a perfect Banchan for any soup or main course. Or enjoy it as a complete meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz Korean Sweet Potato Noodles
- 7 oz Firm Tofu (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 5-6 stalks Spring Onion (chopped)
- 1 medium Red Pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium Green Pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 5-6 stalks Bok Choy (separated)
- 4-5 florets Broccoli
- ½ cup Bean Sprouts
- 1½ teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vinegar
- 1½ teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 1½ teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 6 cups Water
Instructions
- In large pan heat 6-7 cups of water. Once it boils, add the noodles.10 oz Korean Sweet Potato Noodles, 6 cups Water
- Cook for 5-6 minutes till soft. Using clean kitchen scissors, cut the noodles to smaller pieces.
- In about 8 minutes, the noodles will be cooked. Remove and drain completely.
- Add some soy sauce and toss to ensure the noodles do not stick.1½ teaspoon Soy Sauce
- Heat the oil in a wok.1½ teaspoon Oil
- Add garlic and saute till brown.2 cloves Garlic
- Then add spring onion whites, peppers and sauté for a minute.5-6 stalks Spring Onion, 1 medium Red Pepper, 1 medium Green Pepper
- Add broccoli, tofu and carrots and cook for a few minutes, till tender.7 oz Firm Tofu, 1 medium Carrot, 4-5 florets Broccoli
- Finally add bok choy and cook till it is wilted.5-6 stalks Bok Choy
- Season with salt and ground pepper. Also add Soy Sauce and Vinegar.1 teaspoon Vinegar, ½ teaspoon Ground Pepper, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Add the cooked noodles and toss well. Cook for a minute and turn down the flame.
- Add bean sprouts and spring onion greens. Mix well.½ cup Bean Sprouts
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve immediately.1½ teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Notes
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3021IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg