Sweet Potato Noodle Goodness

PALEO JAPCHAE

This is one of the yummiest Korean dishes that I enjoy making for myself and others. It is super easy to make and doesn't take longer than 15-20 minutes to put together! Sweet potato noodles are super cheap to buy (like less than $2 a package!), so this makes for a pretty inexpensive dish to make as well.

Ingredients
3 Tbsp of Bacon Fat (mmm...bacon) or Avocado Oil
1 Shallot, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped finely
1/2 lb. Steak (the good stuff if you can) or you can use chicken breast, or pork belly!
2 Large Carrots, julienne (that means cut into thin strips)
1 Cup Green onions, julienne
1-1/2 Cups Broccoli Florets, cut into small bite-size pieces
2 Cups Fresh Kale, stems removed, just the leafy parts
1 Cup Mushrooms, sliced (you can use white, shiitake, or any type of mushrooms you prefer)
1/2 Cup Tamari
2 Tbsp Raw Honey
2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Package Sweet Potato Noodles (the vermicelli - thin ones or you can use the wider noodles if you prefer)
Sea Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Sesame Seeds, to garnish at the end

Method

1. Place a large pot of salted water to boil on the stove. Cook the sweet potato noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water, using your hands or tongs (the noodles are HOT - be careful!) to ensure that the noodles are separated and cool them down. Set aside.
2. Heat the fat/oil in a large pan (big enough that it will fit the noodles and everything in it). Add in the onions, garlic, and meat; cook for 3 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
3. Add in the carrots, green onion, and broccoli; cook for a further 2 minutes. Then add in the kale and mushrooms, cooking for 2 minutes more.
4. In a small bowl, combine the tamari, honey and sesame oil until all incorporated, then toss into the pan and coat the mixture. Turn off the heat and add in the noodles. Mix together.
5. Re-heat the pan over medium-high heat in order to heat the noodles and everything through. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste, toss on the sesame seeds.
6. Remove from the pan and serve!