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Beef Japchae
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Beef Japchae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Springy noodles, tender beef and a savoury-sweet glaze, tossed together in minutes. Ready in 27 minutes including prep.

Prep 12 min Cook 15 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Spinach150 g
  • Ginger3 cloves, minced
  • Spring Onions3, sliced
  • Soy Sauce2 tbsp
  • Sesame Oil2 tbsp
  • Beef500 g, thinly sliced
  • Noodles250 g
  • Glass Noodles250 g

Optional extras

  • Perilla Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the noodles a minute shy of the packet time, drain, and toss with a splash of the Sesame Oil so they don't clump.

  2. 2

    Heat the rest of the Sesame Oil in a wok until it shimmers, then flash the garlic for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the beef and cook until just done, then splash in the soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Slide the noodles in and toss vigorously for 60 seconds so every strand picks up the sauce.

  5. 5

    Finish off the heat with spring onions and spring onions.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on โ€” korean cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: The BEST Japchae Recipe! The Most ADDICTIVE Noodles Youโ€™ll Ever Eat! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜‹ ยท on YouTube