Delicious Japchae Recipe
The Essential Dish for Special Occasions: A Detailed Japchae Recipe!
Japchae, an indispensable dish for birthdays and special celebrations! I’ll guide you through making this popular dish with surprisingly simple ingredients and steps. It’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or when hosting guests!
Main Ingredients- 100g Glass noodles
- 2 sheets Fish cakes (eomuk)
- 1/4 Carrot
- 1 handful Spinach
- 50g Oyster mushrooms
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Adding fish cakes to japchae enhances its savory flavor and chewy texture, making it much more delicious! Slice the rectangular fish cakes into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm long).
Step 2
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the sliced fish cakes. Season them with a pinch of salt. Sautéing each vegetable ingredient individually with a little salt is a key secret to bringing out the best flavor in japchae.
Step 3
Julienne the carrot thinly for a vibrant color. While many people don’t particularly like carrots, they are essential for the beautiful appearance of japchae! Similarly, heat a little oil in a pan, season with a pinch of salt, and stir-fry.
Step 4
Prepare the oyster mushrooms by removing the tough ends and separating them by hand. Sauté them in a lightly oiled pan. If a lot of water is released, don’t worry; simply drain the water and season the mushrooms with a pinch of salt while stir-frying.
Step 5
Lightly stir-fry the spinach, which has been washed and drained, in a lightly oiled pan just until it wilts. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
Step 6
In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a boil. Add the glass noodles and cook for about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking together. Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander, rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch, and set aside, ensuring they don’t clump.
Step 7
Now it’s time to season all the ingredients beautifully. Combine the stir-fried vegetables, fish cakes, and cooked glass noodles in a large bowl or pot. Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mix gently as if kneading. Ensure the noodles absorb the seasoning thoroughly. If more seasoning is needed, gradually add salt to taste. Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma. Your delicious japchae is now complete! (You can add a pinch of pepper if you like.)
