Japchae

Ingredients and Weight:

• Dried glass noodles: 200g
• Beef flank steak: 250g
• Carrots: 2 medium (200g)
• Spinach: 200g
• Shiitake mushrooms: 100g
• Green onions: 4 (50g)
• Soy sauce: 6 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 3 tbsp
• Mirin: 2 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: for stir-frying

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Soak glass noodles in lukewarm water for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain and cut into shorter lengths.
2. Marinate beef steak in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
3. Julienne carrots and shred spinach.
4. Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms and thinly slice.
5. Thinly slice green onions.
6. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef until browned and almost cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
7. Add carrots, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
8. Add drained glass noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, honey, and sugar. Add to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute or until the sauce coats the ingredients.
10. Return beef to the pan and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
11. Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 600mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Vibrant and colorful
• Savory and slightly sweet flavor
• Tender noodles and vegetables
• Balanced textures with crunchy green onions
• Healthy and satisfying

User Comments:

• "This Japchae is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the noodles have a perfect texture."
• "I love that it's made with healthy ingredients, but it still tastes delicious."
• "This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it."
• "I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this Japchae. The sauce is so flavorful."
• "I've never had Japchae before, but I'm so glad I tried this one. It's now one of my favorite Korean dishes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you cannot find dried glass noodles, you can substitute with angel hair pasta.
• For a vegan version, omit the beef and use extra vegetables.
• To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Serve Japchae warm with other Korean side dishes, such as kimchi, pickled cucumbers, or rice.