Japchae
Korean Korean - Featured Mains

Japchae

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 200g dangmyon sweet potato glass noodles
  • • 150g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • • 1 carrot, julienned
  • • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • • 100g spinach
  • • 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
  • • 4 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sugar
  • • 2 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rehydrate the noodles in hot water 10 minutes, drain, and cut with scissors into shorter strands.

2
Phase 2

Sauté the beef, carrot, onion, and mushrooms separately, seasoning each with a pinch of soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

3
Phase 3

Blanch the spinach 30 seconds, squeeze dry, and dress with sesame oil, garlic, and salt.

4
Phase 4

Sauté the drained noodles with the remaining soy sauce and sugar until glossy and absorbed.

5
Phase 5

Fold the beef, vegetables, and spinach through the noodles over low heat.

6
Phase 6

Drizzle with sesame oil, top with sesame seeds, and serve warm or at room temperature.