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Korean Japchae
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Korean sweet potato glass noodles
- 1/2 pound beef, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 4 ounces spinach
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook the sweet potato glass noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to make the marinade for the beef.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook until browned. Pour the marinade over the beef and stir until evenly coated. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the julienned carrot and red bell pepper, and cook until slightly softened.
- Add the cooked glass noodles, spinach, and green onions to the skillet. Pour 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the noodles and vegetables, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Transfer the Japchae to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!
Korean Japchae, a popular Korean dish, is a savory and slightly sweet stir-fried noodle dish made with sweet potato starch noodles, vegetables, and sometimes beef or other proteins. Originating from the Joseon Dynasty, it was initially served to the royal family and aristocrats. Today, it is a beloved dish enjoyed by people of all backgrounds. The dish is often prepared with skillful precision by Korean chefs, with renowned restaurants in Seoul and Busan offering exceptional versions. The key to a delicious Japchae lies in the perfect balance of flavors and textures, achieved through the careful selection and preparation of ingredients. The dish's popularity has led to various adaptations, including vegetarian and vegan versions.
50 min
4
380 calories
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