Description
Korean Japchae is a savory and slightly sweet dish made from stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and often beef, flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 200g sweet potato glass noodles
- 100g beef, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 100g spinach
- 4-5 shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil glass noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then cut into shorter lengths.
- Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, rinse under cold water, squeeze out excess water, and set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté beef with some soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until cooked. Set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry carrots, onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper with a little oil until tender.
- Combine noodles, vegetables, beef, and spinach in a large mixing bowl.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a pan and stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes for even flavoring.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-soaked dried mushrooms for enhanced flavor.
- Substitute beef with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste.