Noodle Dishes

Japchae잡채

Name: Japchae
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet potato glass noodles; 4 ounces thinly sliced beef; 4 ounces spinach; 1 carrot, julienned; 1/2 onion, sliced; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Cooking oil as needed

Springy sweet potato noodles tossed with beef, vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Korean japchae glass noodles with vegetables and beef

Ingredients

Sweet potato glass noodles8 ounces sweet potato glass noodles
Beef4 ounces thinly sliced beef
Spinach4 ounces spinach
Carrot1 carrot, julienned
Onion1/2 onion, sliced
Mushroom4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Soy saucepantry5 tablespoons soy sauce
Sugarpantry2 tablespoons sugar
Toasted sesame oilpantry2 tablespoons sesame oil
Cooking oilpantryCooking oil as needed

Instructions

1
Boil the noodles according to the package until chewy-tender. Drain, rinse briefly, and cut once or twice with kitchen scissors.
2
Blanch the spinach, squeeze dry, and season lightly. Stir-fry the beef, carrot, onion, and mushrooms separately.
3
Return the noodles to a large skillet with soy sauce and sugar. Toss over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed.
4
Fold in the cooked fillings and sesame oil. Taste and adjust before serving warm or at room temperature.

Ingredient substitutions

Sweet potato glass noodles: Mung bean glass noodles are thinner and softer.
Beef: Mushrooms or chicken can replace it with a different result.
Spinach: Swiss chard or bok choy works with a different texture.
Carrot: Bell pepper adds color but a different flavor.
Onion: Shallot or leek works with a different aroma.

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Source: Korean Pantry editorial kitchen

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