Japchae (glass noodles with vegetables)

Japchae is a salad-like dish of glossy, springy glass noodles with vegetables and meat. It is one of the most popular Korean dishes for festive occasions and weekdays alike, because it is excellent both cold and warm.

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Method

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1. Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water according to the packet (about 6-8 minutes), drain, rinse with cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil and set aside so that they do not stick together. ⏱ Timer: 6 min
2. Marinate the beef briefly with 2 tbsp soy sauce and a little sugar, then fry it in a hot pan until cooked through.
3. Fry the vegetables (carrot, pepper, onion, mushrooms, spinach) briefly in oil, one at a time and separately, so that each keeps its own texture.
4. Combine the noodles, beef and all the vegetables in a large bowl.
5. Add the remaining soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and toss thoroughly so that the noodles take up the flavours evenly.
6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve lukewarm or cold.

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Tips

• Do not overcook the noodles, or they will turn sticky and soft; you want a springy texture with a slight bite.
• Fry each vegetable separately before adding it: frying them all together takes away the character of the individual ingredients.
• If the noodles are too long, cut them into shorter strands before eating so that they are easier to pick up with chopsticks.
• Without meat, with extra mushrooms and tofu, it also makes an excellent vegetarian version.

Frequently asked questions

What are dangmyeon noodles, and what can replace them?

They are characteristically springy glass noodles made from sweet potato starch; with plain rice noodles you get a different but edible result.

Is it better warm or cold?

It is delicious both ways. It tastes best warm and freshly made, but it also keeps well cold until the next day.

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