Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-fry)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the sweet potato glass noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Slice the beef sirloin thinly against the grain.

3. 3

   Julienne the carrot, thinly slice the onion, and slice the shiitake mushrooms.

4. 4

   Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a pan, heat half the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until just cooked. Remove and set aside.

6. 6

   In the same pan, add the onion, carrot, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.

7. 7

   Add the drained noodles to the pan, along with the soy sauce and sugar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are cooked and evenly coated.

8. 8

   Return the beef and spinach to the pan. Add the remaining sesame oil and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.