Description
Savory japchae delights Korean cuisine enthusiasts with its delectable blend of sweet potato noodles and colorful vegetables. Sesame-kissed proteins and glossy, umami-rich sauce complete this irresistible dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) Korean sweet potato noodles or sweet potato vermicelli
- 1 (8 to 10 oz/226 to 283 g) boneless New York or ribeye steak
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 (5 oz/142 g) package baby spinach
- 4 oz (113 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium scallion (optional)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsps packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tbsps toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsps soy sauce
- 1.5 tsps mirin
- 1.5 tsps packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate: Blend beef with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar, letting it absorb flavors for 15-20 minutes at ambient temperature.
- Prep Ingredients: Julienne carrots, slice onions and mushrooms into delicate strips, and mince garlic with precision.
- Noodle Treatment: Boil sweet potato glass noodles for 6-7 minutes until perfectly tender, quickly drain and rinse under cold water. Trim noodles to 6-8 inch lengths and coat with sesame oil to prevent clumping.
- Protein Searing: Over medium-high heat, caramelize marinated beef until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Vegetable Symphony: In the same skillet, sauté carrots, onions, mushrooms, and garlic until slightly translucent and tender. Introduce spinach, allowing leaves to wilt while maintaining vibrant green color.
- Harmonize Flavors: Reunite beef with vegetable mixture, carefully fold in prepared noodles, ensuring comprehensive ingredient distribution.
- Final Touch: Drizzle additional soy sauce and sesame oil over the dish, gently tossing to create a glossy, well-integrated stir-fry. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Notes
Marinate Strategically: Allow beef to absorb marinade flavors at room temperature for optimal taste infusion and tenderness.
Noodle Technique: Immediately rinse sweet potato glass noodles with cold water to stop cooking and prevent overcooking, maintaining perfect al dente texture.
Vegetable Precision: Julienne vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the stir-fry.
Sesame Magic: Drizzle sesame oil sparingly to enhance nutty undertones without overwhelming the delicate balance of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg