Japchae – Korean Festival Noodles
A dish traditionally made for celebrations and holidays in Korea. Sweet potato noodles stir-fried with colourful vegetables and savoury-sweet sauce. Great warm or cold.
Serves: 2–3
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
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100g sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon)
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100g beef strips or mushrooms
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1/2 small onion, 1/2 carrot, 1/2 capsicum, 2 shitake mushrooms
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A handful of baby spinach (optional)
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1/2 cup tbsp Mama Kim’s Korean Master Sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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Sesame seeds (to garnish)
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Add salt to taste.
Instructions:
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Soak noodles in warm water for 15 mins. Drain and toss with a little sesame oil.
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Stir-fry each ingredient separately until just tender.
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Stir-fry noodles with sauce until glossy (2–3 mins).
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Combine everything. Finish with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Serve with: enjoy on its own or with rice.
Try Korean Master Sauce