Jap Chae Recipe

Another one of South Korea main dishes are those that contain noodles. Jap Chae, or savory stir-fried glass noodles, is perhaps one of most popular noodle dishes. You can eat it plan but it can also be mixed in with rice. So why not give it a try!

This recipe makes 2-3 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 12 OZ of Mang Dyun, glass noodles, that have been cooked according to the packaging directions (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 4 OZ. of Beef: sliced into strips
- 5 PCS. of Shiitake Mushrooms: soaked and cut into strips (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 2 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 1 TBSP. of Sugar
- 1 Clove of Garlic: minced
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Oil
- 2 Stalks of Green Onions: chopped
- 1 TSP. of Pepper
- 1/2 CUP of Spinach: chopped and blanched
- 1 Medium-sized egg: beaten
- 1 Medium-sized Carrot: julienned
- 1 Small White Onion: sliced thinly
- 5 TBSP. of Vegetable Oil
- 1 TSP. of Salt
- 2 TSP. of Sesame Seeds

Instructions:

-1- In a bowl, combine the following ingredients: soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, green onions and pepper. Mix these ingredients well and marinate this mixture with the beef and drained mushrooms. Set this aside.

-2- Now, place the spinach in another bowl and season it with salt and sesame oil. Set this aside as well.

-3- Fry the egg in a small pan using a tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Cut the fried egg into strips and set it aside as well.

-4- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Saute the beef until the meat has been cooked but it is still tender. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking. Continue to add the other vegetables: carrots, onions and spinach.

-5- Now add the cooked noodles (cooked by the directions on the package) and stir-fry for a few minutes. Season the noodles with salt. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat and garnish with the fried egg and sesame seeds before serving.

-6- Enjoy!

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