The Easiest 15-Minute Japchae

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the sauce by combining light soy sauce, light brown sugar, chopped garlic, premium dark soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Stir lightly, then add sesame oil and mix everything together well.
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2. 2
   Heat a wok or pan over medium heat and add sesame oil, swirling it around to coat the surface evenly.
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3. 3
   Add the thinly sliced red onion, carrot strips, white part of the spring onion, and rehydrated mushroom slices to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and stir everything together.
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4. 4
   Cook until the onion becomes slightly translucent and soft, about 1 to 1.5 minutes, then push the vegetables to the side of the pan.
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5. 5
   Add the beef to the pan and stir-fry until there is no redness visible. Mix the beef together with the vegetables.
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6. 6
   Add the spinach and toss gently until it begins to wilt.
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7. 7
   Add the prepared sweet potato glass noodles that have been soaked and rinsed, and mix everything together.
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8. 8
   Pour in the prepared sauce, making sure to include all the sesame seeds. Stir-fry over medium heat until the glass noodles absorb most of the sauce.
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9. 9
   When most of the sauce has been absorbed, add the green parts of the spring onion and mix well.
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10. 10
    Turn off the heat, give everything a final toss, and serve immediately.
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