The perfect combination of ingredients guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds! Embark on a journey of chewy noodles generously decked in fragrant Sesame Oil and layers of crunchy vegetables, mushrooms and beef. A great and simple dish that you can prep beforehand!
Preparation Time: 60 mins | Cooking Time: 25 min | Serves 5 pax
(Cut the ingredients by half if you prefer to make a smaller portion!)
Ingredients
(Topping: Beef + Mushrooms) - Marinate in fridge for at least 1 - 2 hours
190g Beef Stir-Fry Slices/ Tenderloin, cut into thin strips
150g Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tsp Granulated White Sugar
1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
4 Tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
(Topping: Eggs)
2 Eggs
Pinch of Salt
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
(Topping: Spinach)
500g Chinese Spinach (2 pkts)
4 tsp Light Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds, Roasted
Salt, to taste
(Topping: Onions + Chilli)
1 Medium Onion (approx 1 cup), sliced into strips
2 Large Red chilli, sliced into strips
1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
(Noodles + Seasoning)
250g Korean Sweet Potato Noodles *See Image Below*
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
3 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce, or more to taste
2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
Pinch of Ground White Pepper
Pinch of Salt, to taste
Directions
(Topping: Beef + Mushrooms)
Slice beef and mushrooms into thin strips and put them in a large ziplock bag. Add in other ingredients and seal the bag.
Put the bag in the fridge and let it marinate for at least 1-2 hours.
Once ready, add oil to a heated frying pan and stir fry marinated beef and mushrooms till fully cooked and caramelised. Set aside.
(Topping: Egg)
Add oil to a heated frying pan and pour in egg mixture.
Fry into an omelette and cut into thin strips when ready. Set aside.
(Topping: Spinach)
Remove the stems from the Spinach. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil.
Blanch the Spinach in boiling water for about 45 secs/ 1 minute. Once blanched, add to a bowl of ice water to cool down the spinach and stop it from cooking.
Drain the spinach and roughly cut it up. Transfer to a mixing bowl and season with ingredients. Set aside.
(Topping: Onions + Chilli)
Add oil to a heated frying pan and add in cut onions and chili.
Stir fry till onions soften and turn golden brown. Set aside
(Noodles)
Boil noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 6 minutes (follow the package instructions to cook your sweet potato noodles!)
Once ready, drain the noodles and rinse under tap water to stop the noodles from cooking.
Add the noodles to the mixing bowl with the Spinach, then add in the Beef, Mushrooms, Onions, Chilli, Seasoning and mix till well combined. Then, add in Eggs and gently stir.
Add more soy sauce or salt till the Japchae reaches your desired saltiness. Ready to serve!
Made too much?
Let the Japchae cool down and store in an airtight container before putting it in the fridge. Should keep well for the next 4 - 5 days. Remember to reheat them before eating!
Enjoy~
Signing off, Cher
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