Japchae

잡채 · Japchae

Ingredients12

• sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)250 g
• beef sirloin, thinly sliced150 g
• spinach200 g
• carrot, julienned1
• onion, thinly sliced1
• shiitake mushrooms, sliced6
• soy sauce4 tbsp
• sugar2 tbsp
• sesame oil2 tbsp
• garlic, minced2 cloves
• toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
• vegetable oil2 tbsp

Method

1. Soak the glass noodles in warm water until pliable, then boil until chewy, rinse, and drain. Toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil.
2. Marinate the beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, half the garlic, and a little sesame oil.
3. Blanch the spinach briefly, squeeze dry, and season with a pinch of soy sauce and sesame oil.
4. Stir-fry the carrot, onion, and mushrooms separately in a little oil until just tender, seasoning lightly with soy sauce.
5. Stir-fry the beef until cooked through.
6. Combine noodles, beef, and vegetables in the pan. Add remaining soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil and toss over medium heat until evenly coated.
7. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.