"Japchae is the perfect Korean dish to serve at a big party. This stir-fry favorite uses glassy sweet potato noodles that absorb the flavors of the beef, soy and sesame while retaining their unique texture. The beef can be substituted with shrimp, pork or even just more veggies...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces beef sirloin, cut into long thin strips
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3/4 cup sesame oil
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
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7 cloves garlic, minced
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15 dried shiitake mushrooms
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5 shishito chile peppers (or any mild green chile), thinly sliced
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2 carrots, thinly sliced into matchsticks
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into matchsticks
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Kosher salt
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1 bunch spinach
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1 pound clear sweet potato noodles
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1/4 cup mirin
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Sesame seeds, for garnish