Japchae: Korean Clear Noodle Stir-Fry - A Flavor Adventure!

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) dried glass noodles (clear noodles), made from sweet potato starch
• Water for boiling
• 8 oz (225g) beef sirloin (or flank steak), thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 oz (115g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 4 oz (115g) spinach, washed and trimmed
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Sliced scallions (green onions)