Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae)
Description
Marinated steak is stir-fried with onion, carrots, spinach, eggs, and japchae (sweet potato noodles) in this satisfying Korean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pound flank steak, sliced across the grain
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1/4 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 pinch ground black pepper
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8 ounces Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun)
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1 egg
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2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon light olive oil
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1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
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1/2 onion, sliced
Directions
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Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, mirin, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add steak; stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 pinch pepper in a large bowl; stir well.
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Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add noodles to sauce; toss to coat.
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Whisk egg in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; pour in egg. Cook until firm, about 1 minute per side. Slice into strips.
5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook, uncovered, until just bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in steak and marinade; cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in spinach. Add noodles and egg; cook and stir until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.