Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups spinach, washed
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the glass noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 6-8 minutes.
2. 02
   Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
3. 03
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set the sauce aside.
4. 04
   Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 05
   Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.
6. 06
   Add the carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
7. 07
   Add the spinach and stir-fry for 1 minute until wilted.
8. 08
   Add the cooked glass noodles to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
9. 09
   Toss everything together using tongs, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
10. 10
    Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the noodles are heated through. Remove from heat.
11. 11
    Serve the stir-fry hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.