Jab-Chae Korean Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 package of sweet potato noodles
• 1/2 cup of sesame oil
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1 cup of diced onion
• 1 cup of sliced carrots
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup of sliced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup of sliced zucchini
• 1/2 cup of chopped green onions

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the sweet potato noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes.
3. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water.
4. In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes and mix together.
5. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add the onion, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
7. Add the cooked noodles and the sauce and cook until the noodles are coated with the sauce, about 3 minutes.
8. Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.
9. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Jab-chae is a popular Korean dish that is often served at parties and special occasions.
• The gochujang (Korean chili paste) gives the dish its signature spicy flavor.
• Sweet potato noodles are a healthier alternative to regular wheat noodles.