Name: Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir Fry) (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 8 ounces Dried glass noodles; 8 ounces Beef sirloin-thinly sliced; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Sesame oil; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 Medium onion-thinly sliced; 2 Carrots-julienned; 4 ounces Spinach leaves; 4 Shiitake mushrooms-sliced; 2 Scallions-chopped; 1/4 cup Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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A simple and delicious Japchae recipe using readily available ingredients, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Total 45 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 8

Ingredients 18

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Noodles
8 ounces 225 g Dried glass noodles
Beef
8 ounces 225 g Beef sirloin-thinly sliced
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
tsp 2.5 mL Sesame oil
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Vegetables
1 1 Medium onion-thinly sliced
2 2 Carrots-julienned
4 ounces 115 g Spinach leaves
4 4 Shiitake mushrooms-sliced
2 2 Scallions-chopped
Sauce
cup 60 mL Soy sauce
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Sesame oil
1 tbsp 15 mL Rice vinegar
2 cloves 2 cloves Garlic-minced
1 tsp 5 mL Sesame seeds
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper

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Instructions

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Soak glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, or until softened. Drain well.
In a bowl, combine all Beef ingredients and marinate for 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and cook until browned.
Add onions, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Add the soaked glass noodles to the skillet, and then pour Sauce over everything. Stir-fry until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.