Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

dried shiitake mushrooms

soaked

3 unit

dried wood ear mushrooms

soaked

0.75 lb

sweet potato noodles

soaked

2 unit

king oyster mushrooms

sliced

1 unit

yellow onion

sliced

1 unit

orange bell pepper

sliced

1 unit

yellow bell pepper

sliced

1 unit

red bell pepper

sliced

2 unit

carrots

grated

0.75 lb

chinese chives

trimmed

10 tbsp

grapeseed oil

4 tsp

grapeseed oil

1.75 tsp

kosher salt

2 unit

egg whites

beaten

3 unit

egg yolks

beaten

3 tbsp

sesame oil

toasted

6 tbsp

soy sauce

1.5 tbsp

garlic

minced

2 tbsp

honey

0.25 cup

scallion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

sesame seeds

roasted

Step 1
~2 min

Soak shiitake and wood ear mushrooms in cold water for 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2
~2 min

Soak sweet potato noodles in hot water for 30 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain mushrooms and noodles.

Step 4
~2 min

Squeeze water from shiitake mushrooms and slice thickly.

Step 5
~2 min

Tear wood ear mushrooms into pieces.

Step 6
~2 min

Cut king oyster mushrooms into 1/4-inch planks and then 1/4-inch slices.

Step 7
~2 min

Halve onion, remove root end, and slice with the grain.

Step 8
~2 min

Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch slices.

Step 9
~2 min

Grate carrots on a mandoline using the 1/4-inch coarse-toothed blade.

Step 10
~2 min

Cut chives into 2-inch lengths.

Step 11
~2 min

Keep all vegetables in separate piles.

Step 12
~2 min

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.

Step 13
~2 min

Heat 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 14
~2 min

Add king oyster mushrooms, onions, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, until softened, for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Step 15
~2 min

Add 2 more tablespoons of grapeseed oil to the pan, and then the yellow and orange peppers and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Step 16
~2 min

Add 1 more tablespoon of grapeseed oil to the pan, and then the red peppers, carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cook, stirring, until softened, for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Step 17
~2 min

Add 1 more tablespoon of grapeseed oil to the pan, and then the shiitake and wood ear mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Step 18
~2 min

Add 3 more tablespoons of grapeseed oil to the pan, and then the chives and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan.

Step 19
~2 min

Add the noodles to the boiling water and boil until they turn clear and soften, about 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 20
~2 min

Heat 2 teaspoons of the grapeseed oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 21
~2 min

Add the egg whites and tilt and swirl the pan so they cover the bottom in an even layer. Turn the heat to low and cook until the whites set, for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 30 seconds on the other side. Remove to a cutting board.

Step 22
~2 min

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil to the pan and put over medium-high heat.

Step 23
~2 min

Add the egg yolks and tilt and swirl the pan so they cover the bottom in an even layer. Cook until the yolks are set, for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Remove to a cutting board.

Step 24
~2 min

Fold each egg pancake into thirds and slice into very thin strips.

Step 25
~2 min

Toss the hot noodles with sesame oil in a large mixing bowl.

Step 26
~2 min

Drizzle in the soy sauce and toss, coating the noodles well.

Step 27
~2 min

Scatter in the garlic and mix well.

Step 28
~2 min

Add all the vegetables and mix to integrate.

Step 29
~2 min

Sprinkle in the scallions, honey, and sesame seeds and toss well.

Step 30
~2 min

Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter the egg slices on top.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overcook the noodles, they should be slightly chewy.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce and honey to your taste.

Prepare the vegetables ahead of time for easier cooking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be prepped a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a side dish or light main course.

Pairs well with kimchi and other Korean side dishes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Korean BBQ
Kimchi
Bibimbap

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

A popular dish often served during celebrations and holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Korean New Year
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday
Celebration
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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