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japchae

Name: japchae
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 200g sweet potato starch glass noodles (dangmyeon); 150g beef (sirloin or ribeye); 100g spinach; 1 medium carrot; 3-4 shiitake mushrooms; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 stalk green onion; to taste black pepper

Japchae is a classic Korean dish featuring stir-fried glass noodles mixed with a variety of vegetables and marinated beef, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. It is known for its harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors and is often served during festive occasions and celebrations.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Korean70%

Chinese30%

Ingredients

sweet potato starch glass noodles (dangmyeon)
200g
beef (sirloin or ribeye)
150g
spinach
100g
carrot
1 medium
shiitake mushrooms
3-4
onion
1 medium
garlic
2 cloves
soy sauce
3 tbsp
sugar
1 tbsp
sesame oil
2 tbsp
sesame seeds
1 tbsp
green onion
1 stalk
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Japchae originated in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty during the 17th century, initially made as a special dish for royalty before becoming popular among the general Korean population.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Korean70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

stir-frying marinating blanching soaking

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