By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Nnenna Ukandu from Nigeria
Photos = Nnenna Ukandu

When I first had Korean food, the taste was different from my usual food, but it didn’t stop me from exploring the nation’s different dishes; now I eat Korean food like a local. 

I had to learn a few simple dishes because of my interest in Korean food. We have grocery stores in my country, where you can get some ingredients to make some Korean food for yourself.

Japchae (Korean stir fried glass noodles and vegetables) is one of the Korean dishes that I have liked right from the first time and is probably my favorite. If you like Korean food, you should try making japchae at home. My homemade japchae recipe is easy and delicious.

Ingredients: glass noodles, beef fillet, garlic, seasoning, soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, vegetable oil, carrot, onion, chili pepper, and mushrooms



Steps:
1. Cook noodles in boiling water until cooked but firm (6 mins); rinse noodles in cold water and drain.
2. Pour the shredded beef into a bowl, mix in garlic, teaspoon of vegetable oil, soy sauce and season to taste.
3. Heat a little oil in medium heat, pour in the mixed beef and stir for some minutes, add onion and cook for a minute, pour in the carrot, chili pepper, then the mushroom and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in the drained noodles in the already mixed vegetables and mix properly for 1-2 minutes, finish with soy sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Now japchae is ready!

wisdom117@korea.kr

* This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.