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Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-fry)
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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.

Prep 20minCook 20min4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 250g sweet potato noodles in lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Prepare spinach, carrot, onion, shiitake, and 150g beef strips.

  2. 2

    Season beef for 10 minutes with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic, and a little sesame oil.

  3. 3

    Boil noodles for 6–7 minutes, rinse in cold water, drain well, and cut once with scissors for easier eating.

  4. 4

    Stir-fry onion, carrot, mushroom, beef, and spinach separately with a pinch of salt each.

  5. 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. 6

    Add all cooked ingredients, toss for 1–2 minutes, and fine-tune seasoning with soy sauce or salt.

  7. 7

    Turn off heat, add sesame seeds and pepper, and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Cooking ingredients separately keeps color, texture, and prevents watery japchae.
Season noodles first, then combine vegetables for more consistent flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
395
kcal
Protein
14
g
Carbs
55
g
Fat
13
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
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