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Korean japchae with glossy glass noodles, beef, colorful vegetables, mushrooms, and sesame seeds in a serving bowl.

Korean Japchae with Beef and Vegetables

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Glossy Korean glass noodles tossed with savory beef, colorful vegetables, mushrooms, spinach, and sesame oil.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Japchae
  • 8 oz sweet-potato glass noodles dangmyeon
  • 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce divided
  • 2 tsp brown sugar divided
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 5 oz baby spinach washed
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for serving
  • 3 large scallions sliced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prepare:
  1. Soak or boil the glass noodles according to the package directions until tender, then drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
  2. Toss the beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and the garlic.
  3. Mix the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl for the final seasoning.
Cook:
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the beef for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Transfer it to a bowl.
  2. Add a little oil and cook the carrot, pepper, and mushrooms separately or in batches until just tender. Wilt the spinach at the end.
  3. Add the noodles and cooked beef to the skillet, pour in the seasoning mixture, and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until glossy and hot.
Serve:
  1. Turn off the heat and fold in the scallions and sesame seeds.
  2. Taste and adjust with a small splash of soy sauce or a pinch of sugar if needed.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 930mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g

Notes

  • Do not overcook the noodles; they should remain pleasantly springy.
  • For a vegetarian japchae, replace the beef with extra mushrooms or crisp tofu.
  • Cooked japchae can be reheated gently with a splash of water.