Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)

Ingredients

• 8 oz sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
• 1/2 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups spinach, blanched
• 4 tbsp soy sauce, divided
• 2 tbsp sugar, divided
• 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the beef with a little soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
2. 2Boil the glass noodles until tender, then rinse and toss with a little sesame oil and soy sauce.
3. 3Stir-fry the beef in a hot pan until browned, then set aside.
4. 4Separately stir-fry the carrot, onion, and mushrooms until just tender, seasoning lightly.
5. 5Toss the blanched spinach with a touch of garlic, sesame oil, and salt.
6. 6Combine the noodles, beef, and all vegetables in a large bowl with remaining soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
7. 7Toss everything well and top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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