Japchae (Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables)

• Sweet potato starch noodles (Dangmyeon)(당면)8 oz🛒
• Beef (sirloin or flank)(소고기)0.5 lb🛒
• Onion(양파)1 medium🛒
• Carrot(당근)1 medium🛒
• Spinach(시금치)0.5 lb🛒
• Shiitake mushrooms(표고버섯)⇄ Substitute ▼6 pieces🛒
• Soy sauce(간장)0.5 cup🛒
• Sugar(설탕)0.3 cup🛒
• Sesame oil(참기름)2 tbsp🛒
• Garlic(마늘)3 cloves🛒
• Sesame seeds(깨)1 tbsp🛒

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Steps

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1. 1Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, rinse in cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and season with a pinch of salt and sesame oil.
2. 2Slice the beef, onions, carrots, and mushrooms into thin, matchstick-sized strips.
3. 3Marinate the beef with a tablespoon of soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
4. 4Stir-fry each vegetable and the beef separately in a pan with a little oil until just cooked, then set aside.
5. 5Boil the glass noodles in a large pot of water for 6-8 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse briefly in cold water.
6. 6Combine the noodles, sautéed vegetables, and beef in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well by hand to incorporate flavors.