Beef Japchae: Simple, Non-Clumping Recipe for Special Occasions
Beef Japchae: Simple, Non-Clumping Recipe for Special Occasions
Quick and Easy Japchae Recipe with Beef – Perfect for Birthdays, Housewarmings, and Celebrations!
Let’s make delicious japchae that stays perfectly chewy and doesn’t get soggy. A simple and easy recipe for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients- 4 servings Glass Noodles (Dangmyeon)
- 1 Onion
- 1/2 Carrot
- 1 cup Beef (thinly sliced for bulgogi or japchae)
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Drizzle of Sesame Oil
- Sprinkle of Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to share a secret for making japchae, a beloved dish for any special occasion, that stays perfectly chewy and doesn’t clump together. It’s sure to impress at your next housewarming or birthday celebration!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Finely julienne the onion, carrot, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan and stir-fry all the prepared vegetables and beef until the beef is fully cooked. Add a pinch of black pepper at this stage to help eliminate any gamey smell. Transfer the cooked vegetables and beef to a separate plate and let them cool slightly. While you’re preparing the vegetables, soak the glass noodles; either boil them in water for 20-30 minutes or soak them in cold water for at least 1 hour until pliable. (Optional tip: Adding about 1/2 Tbsp of cooking oil to the boiling water helps prevent the noodles from sticking together and makes them chewier.)
Step 3
Now, let’s make the seasoning that will define the flavor of our japchae. Place the soaked glass noodles in the pan and add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, a pinch of black pepper, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Mix well so the noodles absorb the soy sauce mixture as they cook. Taste the mixture and add a little more soy sauce if it’s not salty enough. Since we’ll be adding the vegetables back later, it’s best to make the seasoning slightly on the saltier side. This ensures the overall flavor will be perfectly balanced once the vegetables are incorporated.
Step 4
Once the noodles have absorbed the seasoning evenly, add the pre-cooked beef and vegetables back into the pan. Stir-fry everything together quickly over high heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Be careful not to overcook, as the vegetables can become mushy. The goal is just to combine everything well.
Step 5
And there you have it – a delicious bowl of beef japchae! It’s glistening and, most importantly, the noodles are perfectly chewy, retaining their texture from the first bite to the last. Enjoy this wonderful dish with your loved ones on any special occasion!
