Pyongyang Eonban: North Korean Stir-fry

Ingredients

Toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon

Green onions

2, finely chopped

Rice noodles

200g

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1, thinly sliced

Cabbage

1 cup, shredded

Carrots

1 cup, julienned

Beef

200g, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
2. Heat the sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
3. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry until browned. Once browned, remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, thinly sliced onion, and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Return the browned beef to the pan. Add the soy sauce and sugar, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the ingredients are well-coated with the sauce.
6. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Top the noodles with the stir-fried beef and vegetables.
7. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy your journey through the flavors of North Korea!