Low Sodium Beef Japchae

Satisfy your cravings for Korean cuisine while keeping your sodium intake in check with this flavorful Low Sodium Beef Japchae. This healthier take on the classic dish features tender sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) stir-fried with thinly sliced beef, vibrant julienned vegetables like carrots, spinach, and red bell peppers, and earthy shiitake mushrooms. A delicate low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil dressing ties it all together, delivering umami-packed flavor without excess salt. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this Korean noodle dish is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or as an impressive addition to your next dinner party. Garnished with sesame seeds and seasoned with a hint of garlic and black pepper, this savory yet light meal is both nutritious and endlessly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
• 200 grams Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 100 grams Spinach, fresh
• 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 100 grams Shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Boil a large pot of water. Once boiling, add the sweet potato noodles and cook for about 6-8 minutes until they are soft and chewy. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and half of the minced garlic. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil. Add onions, carrots, red bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 4

Add the spinach to the skillet with the vegetables and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.

Step 5

Return the cooked beef to the skillet with vegetables. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and the remaining minced garlic. Pour this sauce over the noodles and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Step 7

Season with ground black pepper and toss once more to ensure everything is evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate or bowl and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Step 9

Serve hot, enjoy your flavorful Low Sodium Beef Japchae.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1061.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1662.3

Total Fat 93.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.0g
Cholesterol 140mg	0%
Sodium 2203.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 68.0g	0%

Vitamin D 154IU	0%
Calcium 221.4mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 2507.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 33.1%