Japchae / 잡채 Recipe
Pan fired clear sweet potato noodles (called dangmyeon) with vegetable in sesame oil with soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Noodles
Soak the sweet potato noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until they become soft. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Stir-fry the carrots and onions for about 3 minutes until they soften. Add the bell pepper and mushrooms and stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Finally, add the spinach and stir-fry until wilted. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Cook the Noodles
In the same skillet, add the soaked sweet potato noodles. Add the soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the noodles are fully cooked and well combined with the sauce.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked vegetables back into the skillet with the noodles. Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, toss everything together, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Garnishing
- 6
Garnish
Transfer the japchae to a serving dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
