Low-Calorie Kelp Noodle Japchae by Lillychilioil

Ingredients

• 2 cup kelp noodles
• 6 oz lean beef, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, julienned
• 1/4 cup carrot, julienned
• 2 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/4 cup spinach, cooked
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp monkfruit sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juiced (for massage)
• 2 tsp baking soda (for massage)

Instructions

1. Massage the kelp noodles with lemon juice and baking soda for 2-3 minutes until they become soft and springy.
2. Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold running water and set aside.
3. Slice the beef into thin strips, mince the garlic, and julienne the vegetables.
4. Whisk together the soy sauce, monkfruit sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl.
5. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the beef strips until browned, then remove and set aside.
6. Increase heat to medium-high, add the vegetables and garlic, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
7. Return the beef to the pan, add the kelp noodles, and pour the sauce over the mixture.
8. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until well-coated and heated through, then serve immediately.