Description
- Japchae is a Korean noodle stir-fry with beef, veggies, and sesame flavor. Learn how to make authentic Japchae easily at home.
Ingredients
- For the Beef:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces sirloin steak, thinly sliced
For the Egg Garnish:
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
For the Vegetables:
- 1 (3.5-ounce) container shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 4 cups packed baby spinach
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Vegetable Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Ground black pepper, to taste
For the Noodles:
- 10 ounces sweet potato starch noodles (glass noodles)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
For Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced beef, toss to coat, and set aside to marinate.
- Prepare Egg Garnish: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and yolk with a pinch of salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture, swirling to make a thin layer. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook another minute. Remove and slice into thin strips once cool.
- Mix Vegetable Seasoning: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, and black pepper.
- Blanch Mushrooms: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add mushrooms, blanch for 2 minutes, remove and pat dry. Toss them in the vegetable seasoning.
- Blanch Spinach: In the same boiling water, blanch spinach for 15 seconds. Drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out excess moisture and mix with seasoned vegetables.
- Sauté Remaining Vegetables: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add red onion, carrot, green onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly and mix into the seasoned vegetables.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, cook the marinated beef over medium-high heat until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the noodles until soft but chewy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and toss with sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, mix the noodles with all vegetables, beef, and sliced egg. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onion before serving.