Korean Japchae

A colourful vegetarian japchae-inspired recipe with sweet potato starch noodles, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, carrots, and peppers for a satisfying metabolism-supporting meal.

Ingredients

• Dangmyeon (sweet potato starch noodles)
• Spinach (blanched)
• Carrot (julienned)
• Red bell pepper (julienned)
• Shiitake mushrooms (or use some from Dish 1)
• Firm tofu strips (or baked tofu)
• Soy sauce,
• Sesame oil, 
• Garlic
• Brown sugar
• Toasted sesame seeds

Metabolism benefits

Sweet potato starch noodles – resistant starch (when cooled) supports gut health and stable blood sugar.

Sesame oil – healthy fats for satiety and nutrient absorption.

Fibre-rich vegetables – carrots, spinach, peppers slow glucose release, preventing fat storage.

Tofu – plant protein with high thermic effect.

Garlic + sesame seeds – mild thermogenic and anti-inflammatory.