Korean Japchae

Japchae (잡채) is one of Korea’s most beloved classic dishes—chewy sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon) tossed with crisp vegetables, tender marinated beef, and a savory-sweet garlic-sesame sauce.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Velvet Beef: In a small bowl, mix the beef, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, cornstarch, and egg white. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix Sauce: In a measuring cup, whisk together 5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp minced garlic.

Step 3

Toss Veggies: Place all chopped veggies and mushrooms into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of your sauce mixture over them and toss.

Step 4

Boil noodles according to package directions (6–7 minutes).

Step 5

During the last 30 seconds of boiling, throw the spinach right into the pot.

Step 6

Drain everything together, rinse under cold water, and drain well. Snip noodles with shears a few times, toss with 1 tsp sesame oil, and set aside.

Step 7

Step 3: Stir-Fry (8 mins)

Step 8

Cook Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef and sear for 1–2 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

Step 9

Cook Veggies: In the same pan, toss in all the marinated veggies and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to the bowl with the beef.

Step 10

Toss Noodles: Pour the remaining sauce mixture into the pan. Drop in the drained noodles and spinach. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until glossy and warm.