Korean Noodle Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 lb thinly sliced beef (or use chicken, tofu, or shrimp as a swap)
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1/2 bunch green onions, diced
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1 large white onion, sliced into thin strips
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1 lb Korean glass noodles (sweet potato noodles)
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3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
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1/2 lb spinach leaves
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1 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp sesame oil, divided use
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6 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
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3 tbsp brown sugar
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with water and bring it to a bubbling boil. Add a dash of olive oil, toss in the glass noodles, and let them cook for 5-6 minutes. Drain them and put them to the side.
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Get a pan nice and hot on high heat. Sear the beef until it's browned, adding half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar as it cooks. Remove and keep it aside.
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Pour your olive oil into a separate pan and heat it up. Add thin-cut carrots and onion slices; cook till they soften. Stir in the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar, then add garlic and green onions. Cook for a brief minute more.
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Throw in the spinach leaves and stir them around until they're wilted. Combine the cooked veggies and beef with the noodles at this point.
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Mix everything together in a big bowl until it's all evenly coated. Dish it up warm, and if you like, top it off with more green onions for a little extra flair.
# Notes:
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Japchae is a classic dish from Korea made with springy and slightly sweet glass noodles made from sweet potatoes.
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In this version, the noodles are paired with juicy beef, fresh veggies, and a savory mix of soy sauce and sesame oil for a blend of sweet-and-savory flavors.