K-food guide: How to make japchae healthier

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Japchae is a Korean dish made by mixing cooked glass noodles with meat and vegetables. The main ingredient is dangmyeon (glass noodles), typically made from sweet potato starch in Korea. While the chewy texture makes it popular, it’s also high in carbohydrates, so eating it with rice is not recommended for weight watchers. However, adding plenty of vegetables can help with blood sugar control and weight management. Glass noodles are dried noodles made from starch such as mung bean, potato or sweet potato. They’re called “glass noodles” or “cellophane noodles” because they become translucent when soaked. Why portion control matters According to Korea’s food composition data, 100 grams of glass noodle contains 35.2g of carbs and 143 kcal while being very low (0.6g) in fiber. So eating japchae with rice can double carb intake. Experts suggest reducing either the rice or the noodles, not eating both fully. Overconsumption of carbohydrates is particularly harmful for blood sugar control. Load it with vegetables Vegetables are rich in fiber

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