Saturday, July 19, 2014

Day 197 - Korean Japchae - Korean Sweet Potatoe Noodle Stirfry


  • 8 ounces dried Korean sweet potato noodles
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch matchsticks
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
  • 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 medium scallion, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Bring a large saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles, stir to separate them, and boil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Using scissors, cut the noodles into 6- to 8-inch lengths. With the noodles still in the colander, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil and toss to coat; set aside.
  2. Mix the soy sauce and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved; set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the carrots, onion, measured salt, and measured pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium high. Add the spinach and, using tongs, toss to combine. Let cook until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add the reserved noodles and soy sauce mixture and toss until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the remaining 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the scallion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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