Authentic Korean Japjae: Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Stir Fry with Beef and Vegetables

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Authentic Korean Japjae: Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Stir Fry with Beef and Vegetables
Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Easy - for beginners Serves: Shitload

Description

Learn to make authentic Korean Japjae, a popular and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring chewy sweet potato glass noodles, tender beef, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables. Perfect as a main course, side dish, or a complete meal, this recipe offers a delicious taste of traditional Korean cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 1 12ounce package Korean Starch Noodle (Korean vermicelli)
  • 4 ounces of Beef, thinly sliced (lean)
  • 2 medium white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh Spinach (approximately 3 ounces)
  • 2 Green or Spring onion, cut into 1 inch sections
  • 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 small Carrot, grated
  • 1 teaspoon roasted Sesame seed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons blended sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pure sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon
  • crushed garlic
  • pepper
  • salt

Method

Prepare the starch noodle: Soak in cool water for about one hour. Pour off excess water then rinse in cold water. Drain thoroughly. Cut noodle into 3 inch lengths.

Make the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, crushed garlic, and a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Mix well.

Prepare the beef: Cut the beef into approximately 1/2 inch by 2 inch strips. Place beef in marinade and roll or mix until beef is completely covered. Let stand at least 15 minutes.

Prepare spinach: In a soup pot, bring 3 cups of water to full boil. Wash spinach in cold water, then completely immerse it in the boiling water. Remove from heat after 30 seconds and rinse immediately in cold water. Squeeze excess water from spinach.

Cooking: Spread 2 tablespoon sesame oil in a stir fry pan and place over medium heat. Add beef mixture to hot pan and brown.

Quickly add mushrooms, onion, green onion, and carrot. Stir fry approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

Add water, noodles, spinach, sesame seed, sugar, and soy sauce.

Stir constantly until liquid is gone.

Remove from heat and serve.

Tags

Japjae  · Korean  · Stir fry  · Noodles  · Sweet potato noodles  · Glass noodles  · Beef  · Vegetables  · Korean food  · Chapchae  · Easy recipe  · Main dish  · Side dish  · Healthy  · Asian  · Traditional  · Korean vermicelli
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