Gluten-Free Japchae (Glass Noodles)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Sweet Potato Starch Noodles (Glass Noodles)
• 8 oz Beef Sirloin (thinly sliced)
• 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free Tamari)
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrots
• 5 oz Spinach
• 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms
• 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1Place the 8 oz of Sweet Potato Starch Noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for 20 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable.
2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 8 oz of thinly sliced Beef Sirloin with 2 tablespoons of Gluten-Free Tamari, 2 tablespoons of Brown Sugar, 1 minced clove of Garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Sesame Oil. Mix well to coat the beef and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
3. 3Prepare your vegetables: slice the 1/2 medium Onion, 1 medium Carrots, and 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick. Slice the 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms into thin strips as well. Mince the remaining 1 clove of Garlic.
4. 4Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the 5 oz of Spinach and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately drain the spinach and rinse it under cold water. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible, then place the spinach in a small bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of Sesame Oil.
5. 5Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
6. 6Add the sliced 1/2 medium Onion, 1 medium Carrots, 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper, and 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside with the beef.
7. 7Drain the soaked 8 oz Sweet Potato Starch Noodles and use scissors to cut them into shorter lengths (about 6 inches long). Add the noodles to the skillet with 2 tablespoons of Gluten-Free Tamari and 2 tablespoons of Sesame Oil. Stir-fry over medium heat (around 300°F / 150°C) for 3-5 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and coated in the sauce.
8. 8Return the cooked beef and stir-fried vegetables to the skillet with the noodles. Add the prepared spinach. Toss everything together gently for 1-2 minutes, until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
9. 9Transfer the Japchae to a serving dish. Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of Sesame Seeds over the top. Serve immediately.

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