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Japchae (Glass Noodles Stir-Fried with Vegetables)

A popular Korean dish made with stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and optionally beef or mushrooms.

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Korean
medium
3h 0m
4
gluten-free
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 2h 0m
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Ingredients
  • 200 g Filet mignon(optional)Can substitute with pork or more mushrooms for vegetarian option
  • 4 pieces Dried shiitake mushroomsSoak for two hours
  • 1 clove GarlicFor marinade
  • 1 tbsp SugarCan use white or brown sugar
  • Ground black pepper
  • 3 tsp Soy sauce2 tsp for marinade, 1 tsp for spinach
  • 3 tsp Sesame oil1 tsp for marinade, 1 tsp for spinach, 1 tsp for noodles
  • 1 Egg yolkFor garnish
  • 1 Egg white(optional)Optional for garnish
  • 100 g SpinachBlanch and season with soy sauce and sesame oil
  • 4 oz Glass noodlesMade with sweet potato starch
  • 3 pieces Green onionsCut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup OnionThinly sliced
  • 100 g White mushroomsThinly sliced
  • 1 CarrotJulienned
  • 1 Red bell pepperJulienned
  • Sesame seedsFor garnish
Instructions
  1. 1

    Marinate beef with garlic, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Refrigerate.

    2h 0m

  2. 2

    Soak shiitake mushrooms for two hours, then slice.

    2h 0m

  3. 3

    Blanch spinach for 30 seconds to 1 minute, squeeze out water, and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Cook glass noodles according to package instructions, then cut into shorter lengths.

    7 min

  5. 5

    Stir-fry green onions and onions with a pinch of salt until translucent.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Stir-fry mushrooms with a pinch of salt until shiny.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Stir-fry carrots and red bell pepper for 20 seconds each.

    1 min

  8. 8

    Stir-fry marinated beef and shiitake mushrooms until beef is no longer pink.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl, add soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, and mix well.

    3 min

  10. 10

    Garnish with egg yolk strips and sesame seeds.

    1 min

Equipment Needed
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cutting board
pot
pan
bowl

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