Name: Japchae (Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 oz beef fillet or pork shoulder, cut into strips; 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 large egg; 4 oz spinach; 4 oz sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon); 2 to 3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion (about 1 cup), thinly sliced; 4 to 5 white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot (about 3/4 cup), cut into matchsticks; 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, optional; vegetable oil, as needed for stir-frying; kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Method

11 steps

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in water for 2 hours, then slice.
Marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil.
Cook spinach in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then squeeze out excess water and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Cook noodles in boiling water until transparent and tender, about 1 minute, then drain and cut into shorter lengths.
In a pan, heat sesame oil, then stir-fry sliced onions and green onions until translucent.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook until shiny and tender, then transfer to a plate.
Stir-fry carrots and red bell peppers separately for about 20 seconds each.
Cook marinated beef and mushrooms until beef is no longer pink and mushrooms are tender and shiny.
In the same pan, add cooked noodles, seasoned with soy sauce and sugar, and stir-fry everything together.
Add cooked vegetables and beef to the noodles, mixing well.
Finish by adding sesame seeds and sliced egg yolk, mixing gently.

Recipe notes

Helpful tips

Cook each ingredient separately to maintain color and texture.
Stir-fry vegetables separately to preserve their freshness.
Cut noodles into shorter lengths for easier eating.
Use sesame oil and soy sauce for authentic flavor.

Equipment

pan
pot

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe inspiration

Inspired by Maangchi

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Estimated nutrition

Per serving: 352 calories

Fat: 16 g · Carbs: 39 g · Protein: 15 g

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Japchae (Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables)

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