# Japchae (from Seonkyoung Longest)

Video: [The BEST Japchae!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg) by [Seonkyoung Longest](https://www.youtube.com/@SeonkyoungLongest).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.93 per serving, ~$20.80 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.07* per serving (65%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 lb beef
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tbsp mirin
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- some black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 large onion
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1-2 carrot
- 4-5 shiitake mushrooms
- some salt
- 12-13 oz spinach
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp oil
- 0.99 lb sweet potato noodles
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds

## Steps

1. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=70s) Slice the beef into long thin strips.
2. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=80s) Marinate the beef with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, black pepper, and grated garlic, then mix and set aside.
3. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=145s) Slice the onion into thin strips.
4. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=200s) Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
5. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=214s) Peel and slice the carrots into thin strips.
6. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=249s) Remove the stems and slice the shiitake mushrooms.
7. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=272s) Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
8. [5:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=317s) Blanch the spinach in boiling water for a few seconds.
9. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=333s) Transfer the blanched spinach to an ice water bath, cool, and squeeze out excess water.
10. [6:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=375s) Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat.
11. [6:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=391s) Pour the egg mixture into a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat to make an omelet.
12. [6:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=402s) Flip the egg omelet, cook briefly, and remove from the pan.
13. [7:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=451s) Cook the sweet potato noodles in the boiling water for about 10 minutes.
14. [8:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=492s) Stir-fry the onion in a pan with a little oil and a pinch of salt, then set aside.
15. [8:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=517s) Stir-fry the carrots with oil and salt, then set aside.
16. [9:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=560s) Stir-fry the red bell pepper with oil and salt, then set aside.
17. [9:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=567s) Dry stir-fry the sliced mushrooms without oil or salt, then set aside.
18. [10:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=622s) Stir-fry the marinated beef in a pan with a little oil until cooked, then set aside.
19. [10:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=644s) Slice the cooked egg omelet into thin strips.
20. [11:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=689s) Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, agave nectar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and black pepper.
21. [13:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=789s) Drain the cooked noodles, transfer them to a bowl, and toss with a little sesame oil and most of the sauce.
22. [14:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=877s) Combine the dressed noodles with the cooked vegetables, egg strips, and remaining sauce on a large serving plate.
23. [18:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HxJQS1gwXg&t=1109s) Garnish with additional sesame seeds before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- large pot
- colander
- ice water bowl
- pan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- tongs
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking duration for the noodles beyond 10 minutes check
- Exact quantities for salt and black pepper

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