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I first tried Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles when my manager at work brought it for a potluck. It was literally one of the best things I’ve tried, made me go back for refills. Each time we have a potluck, we keep asking her to make it. I stole this recipe from her and lately have been practicing at home to get a handle of it.

Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles in a serving tray being lifted with a spoon

It’s perfect for hosting, because it makes a huge portion. And so far, I only heard the best feedback about the dish.

It was so nice to have Tim, my hubby, at home while I was preparing this dish. He took over the camera, so I have a ton of photos to share with you.

Tip: You can find the sweet potato noodles at most Asian stores.

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Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles in a serving tray being lifted with a spoon

Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe

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Servings
20 Servings
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
The first time I tried Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles aka Japchae was when my manager brought the dish in for a potluck a couple of years ago. It was literally one of The Best things I've tried, made me go back for refills. 

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients for the recipe.
    Ingredients on the table including; an onion, garlic, 3 carrots, green onions, spinach in a bowl, beef in a glass container, and sweet potato noodle
  • Prepare the ingredients for the sauce.
    Brown sugar in a bowl, salt, soy sauce and sesame oil
  • Bring water to a boil, add a bit of oil. Add noodles and cook them for 5-6 minutes. Drain when cooked.
    Sweet Potato Noodles in a pot with water on the stove top
  • Preheat skilled to high heat. Cook the pre-sliced beef until it's golden brown. Season beef with half portions of the following – soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar, while it's cooking.
    Beef on a skillet
  • Place noodles in a large bowl, top them with cooked beef.
    Beef being placed into a bowl with the sweet potato noodles
  • Dice onion into long strips. Cut carrots into strips and chop green onion. Preheat an oiled skilled and toss in the carrots and onion.
    Carrots and onions in a pot
  • When the veggies soften up, add in the remaining half portions of the following – soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar. Add in green onions and cook for a few minutes until it's softened.
    Pot with green onions, yellow onions and carrots having garlic minced into it
  • Add diced spinach into the mixture and turn off the heat imminently.
    Spinach being added into the pot with sautéing veggies
  • Add all vegetables to the noodles and toss everything together.
    Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles in a large bowl
  • Serve while it's warm. This dish also reheats well.
    Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles in a serving tray with 2 spoons
Nutrition Facts
Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 348mg15%
Potassium 241mg7%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 2590IU52%
Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted February 21, 2017

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.