Japchae is a classic Korean dish made from stir-fried glass noodles and a variety of vegetables. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a popular choice for special occasions and everyday meals alike.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 150 g beef
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 200 g glass noodles
- 150 g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 30 ml sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 150 g spinach
- 25 g sugar
- 15 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Soak the glass noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
Step 4
Add carrot, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender.
Step 5
Add the beef slices and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
Step 6
Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
Step 7
Add the soaked glass noodles and the soy sauce mixture to the pan. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Step 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.