Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles W Vegetables)

• 10 ounces glass noodles Korean
• 1 onion sliced into thin strips
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 bunch spinach parboiled
• 2 carrots julienned
• 3 scallions chopped
• 5 mushrooms shiitake preferred
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• sesame seeds optional, garnish
• 6 ounces beef strips optional
• egg strips, optional, garnish

1. 1.Cook noodles accordingly to package directions. Drain well and add sesame oil to avoid sticking of noodles.
2. 2.In a large pan over medium heat, heat vegetable oil and cook onions with minced garlic for a few minutes.
3. 3.In boiling water add the spinach and blanch for about 10 seconds. Rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess water by hand.
4. 4.Add remaining vegetables and cook for several minutes and they retain slight crispness.
5. 5.In another pan, stir fry beef strips with remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
6. 6.Combine beef, vegetables, and noodles mixing well with hands. Then add sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce tossing well to thoroughly mix. Taste and adjust according to taste preference.
7. 7.Garnish with sesame seeds and egg strips.

glass noodles, onion, garlic, carrots, scallions, mushrooms, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds, beef strips optional, egg strips

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Japchae-_Korean-Glass-Noodles-w-Vegetables_-1660044 (may not work)