Fresh Buchu Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Chives)
A special-dish japchae stir-fried fresh with garlic chives and bell pepper instead of spinach.
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This japchae dish brings a different flavor by using garlic chives and bell pepper instead of spinach. Marinated pork and vegetables are stir-fried separately, then tossed together with seasoned sweet potato glass noodles. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables in the fridge and put together a generous spread quite easily.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Pork200 g
- Garlic chives (buchu)1 handful
- Onion1/2
- Bell pepper1/2
- Red chili pepper1
Seasoning
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
Pork marinade
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
- For ingredients, any vegetables you have at home are fine.
- Carrots work well instead of red chili pepper, and green bell pepper works well instead of bell pepper. If you dislike spicy food, you do not have to add chili pepper.
Steps
For ingredients, any vegetables you have at home are fine. Carrots work well instead of red chili pepper,
and green bell pepper works well instead of bell pepper. If you dislike spicy food, you do not have to add chili pepper.
You can cut the garlic chives (buchu) a bit long. Julienne all vegetables into similar lengths and thicknesses.
Marinate the pork with the seasoning ingredients listed above.
Heat oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the pork.
Once cooked, transfer to another plate.
Add oil to the pan, add a little salt, and lightly stir-fry the onion.
Once cooked, transfer to another plate.
Stir-fry the bell pepper and red chili pepper with a light sprinkle of salt as well.
Likewise, add oil and lightly stir-fry the garlic chives. Stir-fry just until wilted.
Boil the sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon) in boiling water, rinse in cold water, and squeeze out all excess moisture thoroughly.
Then cut into easy-to-eat lengths to prepare them.
Heat oil in a frying pan, stir-fry the glass noodles, then add the seasoning sauce listed above and stir-fry. Remove from the heat,
then add the stir-fried garlic chives and vegetables and toss together.
Ppunwife's tips
- Julienne all vegetables into similar lengths and thicknesses.
- Add oil and lightly stir-fry the garlic chives. Stir-fry just until wilted.
FAQ
How long should the garlic chives be stir-fried?
It is best to lightly coat the pan with oil and stir-fry them gently just until wilted.
What can I do if I do not have bell pepper or red chili pepper?
You can use green bell pepper instead of bell pepper, and carrot instead of red chili pepper. If you want to avoid spicy flavors, you can leave out the chili pepper altogether.
How do I prep the boiled sweet potato glass noodles?
After boiling in water, rinse in cold water, squeeze out the moisture thoroughly, and cut into comfortable lengths to prepare them for stir-frying.
