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Gluten-Free Japchae (Glass Noodles) recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Japchae (Glass Noodles)

A classic Korean noodle dish made with gluten-free sweet potato starch noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesame
480 cal|20g protein|70g carbs|15g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 225 g Sweet Potato Starch Noodles (Glass Noodles)
  • about 225 g Beef Sirloin (thinly sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free Tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Carrots
  • about 142 g Spinach
  • about 113 g Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place the about 225 g of Sweet Potato Starch Noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for 20 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the about 225 g of thinly sliced Beef Sirloin with 2 tablespoons of Gluten-Free Tamari, 2 tablespoons of Brown Sugar, 1 minced clove of Garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Sesame Oil. Mix well to coat the beef and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
  3. 3Prepare your vegetables: slice the 1/2 medium Onion, 1 medium Carrots, and 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper into thin strips, about 0.635 cm thick. Slice the about 113 g Shiitake Mushrooms into thin strips as well. Mince the remaining 1 clove of Garlic.
  4. 4Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the about 142 g of Spinach and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately drain the spinach and rinse it under cold water. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible, then place the spinach in a small bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of Sesame Oil.
  5. 5Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat (around 190.6°C / 190°C). Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
  6. 6Add the sliced 1/2 medium Onion, 1 medium Carrots, 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper, and about 113 g Shiitake Mushrooms to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside with the beef.
  7. 7Drain the soaked about 225 g Sweet Potato Starch Noodles and use scissors to cut them into shorter lengths (about 15.24 cm long). Add the noodles to the skillet with 2 tablespoons of Gluten-Free Tamari and 2 tablespoons of Sesame Oil. Stir-fry over medium heat (around 148.9°C / 150°C) for 3-5 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and coated in the sauce.
  8. 8Return the cooked beef and stir-fried vegetables to the skillet with the noodles. Add the prepared spinach. Toss everything together gently for 1-2 minutes, until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
  9. 9Transfer the Japchae to a serving dish. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of Sesame Seeds over the top. Serve immediately.

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