KoreanMain

Japchae

Prep
25 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
45 minutes
Serves
4
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Ingredients

Units
  • 8 ounces (225 g) sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
  • 8 ounces (225 g) beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium zucchini, julienned
  • 4 ounces (115 g) fresh spinach
  • 4 ounces (115 g) shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces (115 g) enoki mushrooms
  • 3 green onions (scallions), cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the glass noodles for 4-5 minutes until translucent and tender but still slightly chewy. Drain well and set aside, then toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Season the thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic, and white pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot of salted water to boil and blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain, squeeze out excess water, and set aside in a separate bowl.

  4. 4

    Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, add remaining vegetable oil and stir-fry the carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Return the beef to the skillet along with the cooked noodles, blanched spinach, and green onions. Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and sugar.

  7. 7

    Toss everything together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, coating all ingredients evenly with the sauce and heating through completely. The noodles should be glossy and well combined with vegetables and beef.

  8. 8

    Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.