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Savory Japchae recipe with Korean glass noodles, vegetables, and beef, garnished with sesame seeds.

Savory & Slurp-Worthy Japchae: A Taste of Korea in Every Bite


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Discover Japchae, Korean glass noodles with vegetables and beef. This easy Japchae recipe brings a delicious and authentic taste of Korea to your kitchen. Learn to make this flavorful and colorful dish at home.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dangmyeon (Korean glass noodles)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 pound beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 carrots (julienned)
  • 2 bell peppers (various colors, julienned)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach (washed)
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Soak Noodles:

  1. Place dangmyeon in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 15-20 minutes until pliable but slightly firm.

Prepare Beef:

  1. In a bowl, marinate beef with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic for 10 minutes.

Cook Beef and Vegetables:

  1. Stir-fry beef until browned. Set aside. Stir-fry onion, carrots, bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms separately until tender-crisp. Set aside.

Stir-fry Noodles and Combine:

  1. Drain noodles. Stir-fry noodles in a large pan with sesame oil until softened. Add beef and vegetables back to the pan.

Season and Serve:

  1. Season with remaining marinade. Toss well. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500