Name: Japchae (Korean Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 170 g sweet potato starch noodles; 2 cloves of garlic; 150 g beef tenderloin; 1 carrot (cut into thin strips); 1 onion (sliced); 100 g mushrooms (sliced); 100 g spinach (chopped); 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into thin strips); 2 tablespoons of sesame oil; 1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds; For the sauce:2 tablespoons of brown sugar; 1 cup of soy sauce; Half a cup of water; 1 tablespoon of mirin

Japchae, which is associated with Korean cuisine, is a dish prepared with stir-fried noodles and vegetables. Usually prepared with sweet potato starch, it is a celebratory dish served on special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and holidays in Korea. It is also served at feasts and can sometimes be served on top of rice. If the ingredients are ready, we can move on to the details of the japchae recipe.

Japchae (Korean Noodles)

Ingredients

170 g sweet potato starch noodles
2 cloves of garlic
150 g beef tenderloin
1 carrot (cut into thin strips)
1 onion (sliced)
100 g mushrooms (sliced)
100 g spinach (chopped)
1 yellow bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
2 tablespoons of sesame oil
1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds

For the sauce:

2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 cup of soy sauce
Half a cup of water
1 tablespoon of mirin

Japchae (Korean Noodles)

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Place the potato starch noodles in a bowl. Pour hot water over them and soak for 30 minutes to soften.
Then drain and cut the noodles in half.
To prepare the sauce, add soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar to a bowl and mix.
Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour it over the thinly sliced meat. Set aside for the meat to marinate.
Add half a cup of water to the remaining sauce mixture and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a wok pan. Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the meat, sauté for 2 minutes, and transfer to another bowl.
Add the remaining sesame oil to the wok. Add the sliced onions and carrots to the wok. Add mushrooms and yellow peppers and continue sautéing. Sauté all ingredients for 3–5 minutes.
Then add the noodles, spinach, and sauce mixture to the wok, respectively.
Cook over high heat while stirring until all the sauce is absorbed.
Add the cooked meat, stir, and serve.

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