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Japchae - Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry

Experience the vibrant and satisfying flavors of traditional Korean japchae, a perfect blend of sweet potato noodles, succulent beef, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a deliciously sweet and savory sauce.
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Servings: 4
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Korean sweet potato noodles dangmyeon
  • 200 g beef cut into thin strips (I prefer ribeye)
  • 100 g shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 100 g oyster mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil I often add more, I love sesame oil!
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or white sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or white sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Meat
  1. In a small bowl, mix beef and mushrooms with soy sauce, brown sugar, and a splash of rice wine.
  2. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes but preferably for one hour.
Prep Noodles
  1. Drop the noodles into boiling water, cook for 5 minutes, drain, and immediately rinse with cold water.
  2. Set aside and toss with some sesame oil.
Make the Sauce
  1. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2-3 tbsp sesame oil.
  2. Mix well and set aside.
Cook All The Things
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry the beef and mushrooms in oil of choice until just cooked.
  2. Remove beef and mushrooms from pan and set aside.
  3. Quickly rinse pan and return to heat.
  4. Add a touch more oil and sauté bell peppers and carrots until just tender but still crisp.
  5. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and squeeze out excess moisture.
  6. In a non-stick skillet brushed lightly with oil (avocado, sesame, or butter), pour mixed egg yolks.
  7. Tilt pan to spread yolks thinly.
  8. Cook on low heat until set, flip to warm through the other side.
  9. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
Combine All The Things
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine noodles with cooked beef, mushrooms, and vegetables.
  2. Drizzle sauce over japchae and toss well to coat.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and sesame oil.
  2. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.