
Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-fry)
Japchae stir-fries glass noodles with meat and vegetables in a soy-based seasoning. Sesame oil gives it a nutty aroma with a gently sweet finish.
Instructions
- 1
Soak 250g sweet potato noodles in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Prepare spinach, carrot, onion, shiitake, and 150g beef strips.
- 2
Season beef for 10 minutes with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic, and a little sesame oil.
- 3
Boil noodles for 6–7 minutes, rinse in cold water, drain well, and cut once with scissors for easier eating.
- 4
Stir-fry onion, carrot, mushroom, beef, and spinach separately with a pinch of salt each.
- 5
In a large pan, toss noodles with 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp sugar, and 1.5 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add all cooked ingredients, toss for 1–2 minutes, and fine-tune seasoning with soy sauce or salt.
- 7
Turn off heat, add sesame seeds and pepper, and rest 5 minutes before serving.
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