Japchae - Stir-frying the Glass Noodles Without Boiling Keeps Them Firm Even Made a Day Ahead

Steps

1. 1

   Soak 250g glass noodles in cold water for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Marinate the pork with 2T brewed soy sauce and 1T mirim.

3. 3

   Prepare and slice the onion, carrot, and chives.

4. 4

   Heat 2T cooking oil in a pan, stir-fry the pork, and when nearly cooked, add the onion and carrot. Stir-fry together and transfer to a plate.

5. 5

   In a pot, combine 300ml water, 6T dark soy sauce, 2T mirim, 2T sugar, 2T cooking oil, and the soaked glass noodles. Stir-fry for about 4 minutes until almost no liquid remains.

6. 6

   Add the stir-fried pork, vegetables, and chives to the noodles, drizzle with 2T sesame oil, and toss everything together evenly.