Japchae recipe One-day class

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Here’s a translated and concise version of the recipe for Japchae:

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Japchae is a traditional Korean dish featuring stir-fried glass noodles with various vegetables and sometimes meat. It's a sweet and savory dish enjoyed on special occasions and daily meals alike.

Ingredients

This recipe serves 4.

Basic Ingredients:

• Glass noodles (Dangmyeon): 200g
• Beef (for stir-fry): 150g
• Onion: 1
• Carrot: 1
• Spinach: A handful
• Bell peppers (red, green): Half each
• Shiitake mushrooms: 3
• Egg: 1
• Green onion: 1 stalk
• Sesame oil: 2 tbsp
• Cooking oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt and pepper: To taste

Seasoning Ingredients:

• Soy sauce: 5 tbsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Garlic (minced): 1 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
• Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Soak glass noodles in water and cook according to package instructions. Rinse in cold water and mix with a little sesame oil.
   • Thinly slice the beef and marinate with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil.
   • Julienne the onion, carrot, bell peppers, and shiitake mushrooms. Blanch spinach and squeeze out excess water. Prepare egg garnish (thin strips).
2. Stir-Fry Vegetables:
   • Stir-fry each vegetable separately in a pan with a little oil until tender. Do not overcook; vegetables should still be crisp.
3. Cook Beef:
   • Stir-fry the marinated beef until fully cooked and set aside.
4. Combine and Season:
   • In a large bowl, mix the cooked noodles with the stir-fried vegetables and beef. Add soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Toss well to combine.
5. Final Touch:
   • Garnish with the egg strips and additional sesame seeds. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Additional Tips

1. Variety of Ingredients: Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp.
2. Flavor Adjustments: You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.
3. Preparation Tips: Japchae tastes great when made ahead and allowed to sit, enhancing the flavors.

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Japchae is a versatile and visually appealing dish, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors!

 

 

 

Have a tasty day!