Japchae - Boiling Glass Noodles Without Pre-soaking Makes Them Chewier

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare and clean the vegetables

2. 2

   In a bowl, add the prepared mixed mushrooms and season with 2T brewed soy sauce, 0.5T sugar, and a sprinkle of black pepper

3. 3

   Heat 2T cooking oil in a pan, add the onion, carrot, and a pinch of salt, and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent

4. 4

   Remove the onion and carrot to a plate, then quickly stir-fry the pre-seasoned mushrooms in the same pan

5. 5

   Put the glass noodles and 1.5L water together in a pot, boil for 4 minutes from the boiling point, then rinse in cold water

6. 6

   In a pot, add 1T cooking oil, 4T brewed soy sauce, 2T mirin, and 1T dark brown sugar; when boiling, add the cooked noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, add the stir-fried vegetables and mushrooms (with moisture drained), drizzle 1T sesame oil, and mix everything together well