Japchae Stir Fry

Ingredients

Sweet potato glass noodles

8 ounces

Beef sirloin

8 ounces, thinly sliced

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Carrots

1 cup, julienned

Spinach

2 cups, fresh

Bell pepper

1 cup, sliced (any color)

Onion

1 medium, thinly sliced

Mushrooms

1 cup, sliced (shiitake or button)

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Green onions

2, chopped (for garnish)

Toasted sesame seeds

for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potato glass noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add more vegetable oil if necessary. Stir-fry the julienned carrots, spinach, sliced bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
5. Add the cooked glass noodles and the stir-fried beef back to the pan. Toss everything together and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Japchae!