Then finally, you give it a big toss to mix it all together in the bowl.
This part is really satisfying, getting really stuck into it!
(Just ensure you use areallybig bowl else youll be cursing!).
The sauce is mixed in the bottom of the bowl then noodles are added on top
Ingredients in Japchae
Heres what you better make Japchae.
Ive broken it up into:
Noodles and sauce
Beef and marinade
All the colourful veg!
Its like the Korean version ofglass noodles!
The sauce is mixed in the bottom of the bowl then noodles are added on top
Substitutewithglass noodles(ie the clear vermicelli noodles).
It will still be delicious!
Soy sauce Either light or all purpose soy sauce.
Then all the vegetables and beef are piled on top before mixing it all together
Sesame oil toasted sesame oil is brown and has more flavour than untoasted (which is yellow).
The default sesame oil sold in Australia is toasted, untoasted is harder to find.
Were using beef short ribs in todays recipe.
Yes, its an unusual option for a stir fry but I think youll be really impressed.
Beef(choices!)
Beef short rib is my favourite cut to use in Japchae.
Contrary to popular belief, its not just for slow cooking!
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So I really hope you give beef ribs a go!
I honestly think its better than even pricier steaks like scotch / rib-eye.
Other options Scotch fillet/boneless rib eye is best, as it is the juiciest.
Thin strips of beef are difficult to keep juicy as they overcook in a microsecond.
Soy sauce As above!
But you’re able to really use any stir-fry-able vegetables you want.
They are, as youd expect, better value in Asian stores.
Baby spinach Substitute with chopped English spinach, the leafy part of Asian greens or even kale.
Yes, its cumbersome (you count 6 vegetables above!).
Bonus: We use less oil.
I hope my slight short-cut method doesnt offend Korean nationals!
Beef ribs Not gonna lie.
My step photo templates use even number of photos and I only had 5.
So I stuck this in as a filler.
Trim excess fat Beef ribs tend to have quite a generous layer of fat on them.
So slice off the thick layers on the surface.
Not all of it though!
The fat is what keeps it juicy!
Its easy the bone is straight and flat.
Cut in half horizontallyto form 2 thin steaks so we can cut thin beef strips.
Cut strips Keep the halves stacked.
Then cut into thin 0.5cm/ 1/5 slices.
Voila!Tasty beef strips.
You are going to love how juicy these are!
Mix the sauceingredients in a very big bowl.
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Cook the Japchae noodlesper packet directions.
Mine says 8 minutes in boiling water.
Do not mix just leave it there.
Then transfer into the noodle bowl.
Soggy floppy overcooked vegetables is unacceptable!
Then transfer into the noodle bowl.
Cook beef Lastly, cook the beef!
Hopefully in this time youll get a bit of browning in some patches too.
Then add it into the bowl.
Toss!Add the sesame seeds, and now its time to toss!
You used a giant bowl right, like I said to right at the start??
If you didnt, youll start to cry (or swear) right about now.
Toss, toss, toss, until the sauce is evenly distributed.
Check by looking at the colour of the noodles the sauce stains the glassy noodles a brown colour.
Then tumble it all into a bowl, finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve!
That sauce is everything!
This is a big batch recipe so its an excellent one for taking leftovers to work.
It will keep for 3 days in the fridge.
Just lightly warm it or serve hot if you want.
Though honestly, its also very good at room temperature too!
Also, dont miss Dozers cameo in todays recipe video at0:36!
