JAPCHAE (KOREAN GLASS NOODLE STIR FRY) (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 50 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
JAPCHAE (KOREAN GLASS NOODLE STIR FRY) (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
340
Protein
9g
Carbs
48g
Fiber
5g

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
  • •• 2 cups baby spinach
  • •• 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • •• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • •• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • •• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • •• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 2 scallions, chopped
  • •• 2 free-range eggs, beaten and thinly sliced
  • •• 3 tbsp avocado oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 3 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari (instead of soy sauce)
  • •• 2 tsp coconut sugar (instead of regular sugar)
  • •• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • •• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 11. Soak noodles in warm water 20 minutes until soft
  2. 22. Boil noodles 5 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water
  3. 33. Whisk beaten eggs, cook into thin omelet, slice
  4. 44. Heat avocado oil in large wok over medium-high heat
  5. 55. Sauté onions until translucent, about 4 minutes
  6. 66. Add carrots, bell peppers, cook 3 minutes
  7. 77. Add mushrooms, garlic, cook 2 minutes
  8. 88. Stir in spinach until wilted
  9. 99. Add noodles, tamari, coconut sugar, sesame oil
  10. 1010. Toss with egg strips, scallions, sesame seeds

Smart Substitutions

Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Better fatty acid profile, higher smoke point

💡 None, but reduces inflammation
White sugar→Coconut sugar

Lower glycemic index, contains minerals

💡 35% lower than white sugar