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Japchae (Korean Noodles)

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Japchae is a vibrant Korean noodle dish made with chewy sweet‑potato glass noodles (dangmyeon), stir‑fried with colorful vegetables, optional marinated beef, and tossed in a slightly sweet‑savory sesame‑soy sauce. It’s healthy, flexible, and bursting with umami flavor.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (about 225 g) sweet‑potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • For the vegetables & optional protein:
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups spinach (or other leafy green)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz mushrooms (shiitake or mixed), sliced
  • 2 large eggs (optional, cooked into thin omelet strips)
  • 8 oz beef strips (sirloin or ribeye), marinated and optional
  • Scallions, chopped, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook or soak the glass noodles (dangmyeon) according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper to make the sauce.
  3. Sauté each vegetable separately in a little oil—carrot, pepper, onion, mushrooms—seasoning lightly with salt, then set aside. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  4. If using beef, marinate briefly in some of the sauce, then stir‑fry until cooked through.
  5. Wilt the spinach by a quick sauté or blanch, then drain and squeeze out excess water; cut into bite‑sized pieces.
  6. Combine all the cooked vegetables (and beef if using) with the noodles in a large bowl or wok. Pour the sauce over everything. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  7. Toss everything over low heat for a minute or two until well coated and heated through. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve hot or at room temperature. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Notes

  • The glass noodles (dаngmyeon) are naturally gluten‑free and have a unique chewy texture. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Vegetables can vary—zucchini, snow peas, bean sprouts, and wood‑ear mushrooms are common substitutes or additions. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • You can omit the beef (or other meat) to make it vegetarian or vegan. The dish is also commonly served at room temperature, making it ideal for lunch boxes or potlucks. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • After assembly, taste and adjust seasoning—sometimes the noodles absorb sauce and need a little extra soy sauce, sugar, or sesame oil. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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