Japchae (Korean Stir-fried Noodles)
Japchae features chewy sweet potato noodles tossed with tender beef, vibrant veggies, and a touch of sesame oil, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It's simple to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb beef sirloin sliced into thin strips
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced into thin strips
- ½ red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 6 fresh or dried re-hydrated shitake mushrooms stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1 package (12 oz) spinach
- 1 package (400g/14.11oz) sweet potato vermicelli noodles
- Kosher salt
- Sesame oil
- Roasted sesame seeds
Beef marinade:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- ½ tbsp mirin optional
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together ingredients for the marinade. Add beef and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinade for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and cook until firmly set. Fold in half and remove from the pan; cut into long thin strips. Set aside.
- Using the same pan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; stir fry until soft and translucent. Transfer onion to a large plate.
- Repeat step 3 (omitting salt) for carrot, bell pepper and mushroom.
- In the same pan, add the seasoned beef and stir fry until browned and all moisture has evaporated. Transfer beef to a plate.
- Wash and blanch spinach in boiling water, drain and squeeze the excess water. Season with sesame oil and salt. Set aside.
- Cook the noodle in boiling water for 6-10 minutes. Drain well. Drizzle noodles with sesame oil and toss to coat. This step is necessary to avoid noodles sticking together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for the sauce. Pour over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
- Toss seasoned noodles, beef and vegetables together. Add half of the omelette and gently toss to combine.
- Transfer to individual plates. Garnish top with long strips of omelette and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
Recipe source: justonecook.com
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g