Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae) Recipe

Name: Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Steak Marinade:; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound flank steak, sliced across the grain; Noodle Sauce:; 1/4 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 8 ounces Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun); 1 egg; 2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon light olive oil; 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 onion, sliced

Servings: persons

Steak Marinade:
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound flank steak, sliced across the grain
Noodle Sauce:
1/4 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 ounces Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun)
1 egg
2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
1 teaspoon light olive oil
1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
1/2 onion, sliced

1
Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, mirin, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add steak; stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 pinch pepper in a large bowl; stir sauce well.
3
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add noodles to sauce; toss to coat.
4
Whisk egg in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; pour in egg. Cook until firm, about 1 minute per side. Slice into strips.
5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook, uncovered, until just bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in steak and marinade; cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in spinach. Add noodles and egg; cook and stir until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Steak Marinade:, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae)

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