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Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles) Recipe
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Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles) Recipe

14 ingredients 50 min 4 to 6 servings openrecipes
Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles) Recipe

This classic vegetarian japchae recipe is a Korean stir-fry with sweet potato noodles, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

593
Calories
13g
Protein
28g
Fat
79g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Shiitake 1/2 cup (73g) 34
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Toasted Sesame Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried Korean sweet potato noodles
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium carrot , peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch matchsticks
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed
  • 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 4 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 medium scallion , thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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