Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/19 checked
4
servings
12 unit

Korean vermicelli (sweet potato starch noodles)

soaked and drained

0.5 unit

Lean sirloin

sliced into 2-inch strips

0.25 cup

Dried shitake mushrooms

rehydrated and sliced

0.5 cup

Fresh oyster mushrooms

blanched and sliced

1 cup

Onion

julienned

2 cup

English hothouse cucumber skins

julienned and salted

1 cup

Carrots

julienned

3 cup

Red bell pepper

julienned and blanched

0.5 unit

Asian pear

julienned

3 tbsp

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Rice wine

1 tbsp

Sesame oil

1 tbsp

Sesame salt

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

2 tbsp

Green onion

chopped

1 tsp

Ginger

minced

1 tsp

Garlic

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Mix all yangnyumjang sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Add 4 tablespoons of the yangnyumjang sauce to the sliced beef and combine well.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add beef and stir-fry until it is no longer red. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a wok over medium-high flame.

Step 6
~3 min

When the oil begins to sizzle, add 5 tablespoons of yangnyumjang sauce and 1/4 cup of water.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the soaked and drained noodles, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Key Technique: Stir-frying
Step 8
~3 min

Mix shiitake mushrooms with 1 teaspoon each of soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, plus a dash of pepper.

Step 9
~3 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok over medium heat.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the seasoned shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying for about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Key Technique: Stir-frying
Step 11
~3 min

Season oyster mushrooms with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and a dash of pepper.

Step 12
~3 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok over medium heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Add the seasoned oyster mushrooms, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with shiitake mushrooms.

Key Technique: Stir-frying
Step 14
~3 min

Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the wok over medium heat.

Step 15
~3 min

When hot, add the onion, stirring frequently and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 16
~3 min

Sauté for about 3 minutes, adding a little water if onions stick. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl with mushrooms.

Step 17
~3 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the wok over medium-high heat.

Step 18
~3 min

Stir-fry the cucumber skins for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and spread on a plate to cool.

Step 19
~3 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 20
~3 min

Add the carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat and spread on a plate to cool.

Step 21
~3 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in the wok over medium-high heat.

Step 22
~3 min

Add the red bell pepper with 1-1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 23
~3 min

Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 24
~3 min

Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, 1 teaspoon sesame salt, and a dash of pepper, combining well.

Step 25
~3 min

When all ingredients are cool, toss the beef, vegetables, and 2 tablespoons of yangnyumjang sauce with the noodles.

Step 26
~3 min

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak the sweet potato noodles until they are soft and pliable, but not mushy.

Don't overcrowd the wok when stir-frying the ingredients.

Adjust the amount of yangnyumjang sauce to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Components can be prepped 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 as a side dish or a light main course.

Pairs well with kimchi and other Korean banchan (side dishes).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Korean BBQ
Kimchi Fried Rice
Bulgogi

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

A popular dish served during special occasions and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Celebration
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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