Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Sweet Potato Noodles (Glass Noodles)
• 0.75 lb Beef Sirloin
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms
• 1 large Carrots
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 5 oz Spinach
• 0.5 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1Place the 8 oz Sweet Potato Noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable.
2. 2While the noodles soak, slice the 0.75 lb Beef Sirloin into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick. In a medium bowl, combine the beef strips with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 minced clove of garlic. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
3. 3Prepare the vegetables: Slice the 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms. Julienne the 1 large Carrot and the 0.5 medium Onion. Julienne the 0.5 medium Red Bell Pepper. Mince the remaining 2 cloves of garlic.
4. 4Heat a 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C). Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked beef to a separate bowl.
5. 5In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and stir-fry the julienned 1 large Carrot and 0.5 medium Onion for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the sliced 4 oz Shiitake Mushrooms and the julienned 0.5 medium Red Bell Pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the 5 oz Spinach and the minced 2 cloves of garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute more, until the spinach wilts.
6. 6Drain the soaked 8 oz Sweet Potato Noodles well. Add them to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Add the cooked beef back to the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together gently for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
7. 7Drizzle the 2 tbsp Sesame Oil over the noodles and vegetables. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds. Toss one final time to distribute the sesame oil and seeds. Serve immediately.

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