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Japchae is Korean Traditional Food
Japchae is a popular Korean dish made with glass noodles made from sweet potato starch, various vegetables, meat (usually beef), and sometimes mushrooms, which is known for its vivid color, delicious taste, and unique texture. Japche is often served as a side dish (lunch box) or as a main course.
Ingredients of Japchae has variouse but common vegetables include carrots, spinach, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, which are typically sliced and set aside to maintain an individual texture and flavor. In addition, sesame and sometimes thinly sliced omelet strips may be added for decoration.
Japchae is a combination of sweet and salty, and is also loved for its combination of attractive noodles and soft crunchy vegetables.It is often eaten at celebrations, gatherings, and special occasions, but it is also common in Korean restaurants and home cooking.
Cooking Method
Ingredients:
For the noodles:
- 200g sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
- Water for boiling
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the vegetables and meat:
- 150g beef (ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups spinach, blanched and squeezed
- 5-6 shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles:
- Boil the sweet potato glass noodles in water according to the package instructions until they are soft and translucent.
- Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Mix the noodles with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables and meat:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Stir-fry the beef slices until they are fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Sauté the garlic, onion, carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add the cooked beef and blanched spinach to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Mix the seasoning:
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds to create the seasoning sauce.
- Combine everything:
- Add the cooked glass noodles to the pan with the vegetables and meat.
- Pour the seasoning sauce over the mixture and stir-fry everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve:
- Transfer the Japchae to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced omelette strips if desired.
- Japchae can be served warm or at room temperature as a main dish or side dish.
Japchae Myeongdong, Seoul
Place Name : Jinsa Daek Myeongdong(진사댁 명동)
Address : 30-1 Myeongdong-gil, jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
