Japchae (Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables)

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the onion, bell pepper, and carrot into similar-sized julienne strips.
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2. 2
   Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry each vegetable separately with a pinch of salt until slightly transparent or wilted. Stir-fry onion first, then bell pepper, and finally carrot.
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3. 3
   Boil water in a pot, add the glass noodles, and cook for 8 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
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4. 4
   Pour the soy sauce and starch syrup mixture into the pan, add the cooked glass noodles, and simmer over medium heat until the sauce is absorbed.
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5. 5
   Turn off the heat, add the stir-fried vegetables, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and gently toss to combine.
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