How difficult is it to prepare Japchae?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Japchae?

The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 4 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Pasta - Noodles • 03 de Sep de 2021

Recipe of Japchae

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Japchae is a Korean dish that consists of stir-fried sweet potato noodles with vegetables and meat. It is a popular dish in South Korea and can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. The sweet potato noodles are translucent and have a chewy texture, which makes them unique and delicious.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

30 min

Cooking

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, soak the sweet potato noodles in cold water for about 20 minutes. This will help them soften a little bit before cooking.

Step 2

In the meantime, we are going to cut the meat into thin strips that we can marinate.

Step 3

In my case, I used a duck breast that I had available in the fridge but you can use any type of meat (pork, veal, chicken, etc.)

Step 4

In a bowl, place the cut meat together with a teaspoon of soy sauce, a spoonful of sugar and a little pepper.

Step 5

We mix everything and set aside.

Step 6

In a pot of boiling water we will cook the spinach, which, once ready, we will put it in cold water to stop cooking and, from which, later, with our hands, we will squeeze out the accumulated water.

Step 7

Put them in a separate small bowl, add a little salt and sesame oil (not much) and combine everything.

Step 8

We booked.

Step 9

We will prepare the rest of the vegetables.

Step 10

To do this, we will cut the onion, zucchini and carrot into thin strips and, in a pan with a little sunflower oil, we will sauté them a little.

Step 11

It doesn't have to be long since they should be crispy.

Step 12

Once ready, we will reserve them as well.

Step 13

Let's move on to meat. In the same pan, sauté the marinated pieces of meat together with the mushrooms or mushrooms and set aside.

Step 14

Once all the ingredients to be mixed are ready, we move on to the sauce.

Step 15

To do this, in a bowl, mix 50 ml of soy sauce together with 20 ml of sesame oil, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and a little pepper.