Japchae glass noodles with beef and rainbow vegetables
Slippery sweet potato noodles with beef and bright vegetables in a nutty soy dressing. Gluten free with tamari.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix half the tamari, half the sugar, half the sesame oil and half the garlic in a bowl. Add the beef and leave for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Boil the noodles for 6 minutes until soft and chewy. Drain, rinse in cold water and snip into shorter lengths with scissors.
6 min - 3
Heat half the vegetable oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the onion, carrot and pepper for 4 minutes until just tender. Tip into a large bowl.
4 min - 4
Wilt the spinach in the wok for 1 minute, then add to the bowl. Add the beef to the hot wok and fry for 3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3 min - 5
Add the noodles and beef to the vegetables with the remaining tamari, sugar, sesame oil and garlic. Toss well with your hands. Scatter over sesame seeds.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.