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Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Glass Noodles)

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Korean, Asian

A delicious Korean dish made with sweet potato glass noodles, marinated beef, and a variety of vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

6

SERVINGS

Main

250 g Korean sweet potato glass noodles

100 g ribeye or flank steak

1 pcs carrot

110 g baby spinach

1 pcs red bell pepper

1/2 pcs onion

100 g fresh shiitake mushrooms

neutral cooking oil

Spinach Seasoning

1 1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Beef Marinade

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp mirin or rice wine

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Noodle Sauce

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp honey

2 tsp brown sugar

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

black pepper

MSG

Finish

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

rice vinegar

1 pcs egg

Instructions

1

Preparation: Make sure you have all ingredients ready before you start cooking.

2

Marinate beef with beef marinade.

Ingredients For This Step

100 g ribeye or flank steak

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp mirin or rice wine

0.5 tsp minced garlic

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

3

Toss mushrooms with 1 tbsp noodle sauce.

Ingredients For This Step

100 g fresh shiitake mushrooms

1 tbsp soy sauce

4

Blanch spinach in boiling water for 5–10 seconds.

Ingredients For This Step

110 g baby spinach

5

Cool quickly in cold water.

6

Squeeze dry thoroughly.

7

Mix spinach with spinach seasoning and place in large mixing bowl.

Ingredients For This Step

110 g baby spinach

1.25 tsp salt

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

8

Boil noodles for 6–7 minutes until chewy.

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250 g Korean sweet potato glass noodles

9

Drain and rinse briefly.

10

Cut noodles into shorter lengths with scissors.

11

Toss noodles with remaining noodle sauce.

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250 g Korean sweet potato glass noodles

3 tbsp soy sauce

12

Cook thin omelette(s), slice into strips.

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1 pcs egg

13

Cook onion gently until softened.

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0.5 pcs onion

14

Sauté carrot briefly.

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1 pcs carrot

15

Sauté bell pepper briefly.

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1 pcs red bell pepper

16

Stir fry mushrooms until lightly browned.

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100 g fresh shiitake mushrooms

17

Cook beef quickly over medium-high heat.

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100 g ribeye or flank steak

18

Add 1–2 tbsp noodle sauce to the hot empty pan.

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1.5 tbsp soy sauce

19

Add noodles and stir fry over medium-high heat until glossy and lightly caramelised.

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250 g Korean sweet potato glass noodles

20

Add sesame seeds and sesame oil.

Ingredients For This Step

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

21

Add a small splash rice vinegar for brightness (optional).

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rice vinegar

22

Toss gently and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.

Ready to eat!

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