Japchae Bokkeum

Ingredients

Sweet potato noodles

8 ounces

Beef sirloin

8 ounces, thinly sliced

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Carrot

1, julienned

Spinach

2 cups, fresh

Onion

1, thinly sliced

Mushrooms

1 cup, sliced (shiitake or button)

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Green onions

2, chopped (for garnish)

Sesame seeds

1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potato noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor.
3. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add a little more sesame oil if needed. Stir-fry the julienned carrot, spinach, sliced onion, and mushrooms until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked sweet potato noodles and the stir-fried beef back to the pan. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine all the flavors well.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy this deliciously comforting dish!