Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae)

Marinated steak is stir-fried with onion, carrots, spinach, eggs, and japchae (sweet potato noodles) in this satisfying Korean-inspired dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• 1 pound flank steak, sliced across the grain
• 8 ounces Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyun)
• 2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon light olive oil
• 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 onion, sliced
• 0.25 tablespoon soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 pinch pepper in a large bowl; stir well.

Step 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.