Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)

Japchae is a colorful and satisfying dish made with sweet potato noodles, sautéed vegetables, and beef. It’s slightly sweet, savory, and chewy—a celebration of texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
• 4 oz beef, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Cook noodles according to the package, rinse in cold water, and drain.
2. Stir-fry vegetables and beef separately with a little oil.
3. In a large bowl, mix noodles with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil.
4. Add all cooked ingredients and toss well.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Suggested Pairing:

Serve with a side of pickled radish or cucumber salad and enjoy with cold barley tea or sparkling water with lemon.