Chapchae (Noodles with Beef and Mixed Vegetables)
You can never have too many Korean recipes, so give Chapchae (Noodles with Beef and Mixed Vegetables) a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 371 calories, 22g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the rice vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Mug Cake as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It works well as a main course.
Instructions
To prepare beef, sprinkle cornstarch over beef; toss to combine.
Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and next 4 ingredients (1 tablespoon soy sauce through 3 garlic cloves); toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Add beef mixture; stir-fry 3 minutes or until done.
Remove mixture from pan. Cover and keep warm.
To prepare noodles, pour boiling water over noodles; let stand 10 minutes or until tender.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Drain. Snip noodles several times with kitchen shears.
To prepare vegetables, wipe skillet or wok clean with paper towels.
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil and vegetable oil in pan over medium-high heat.
Add red pepper and 5 garlic cloves; stir-fry 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms, onions, and carrot; stir-fry 3 minutes.
Add half of spinach; stir-fry 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
Add remaining spinach; stir-fry 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add beef mixture and noodles to pan, stirring well to combine.
Combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle over noodle mixture; stir well to combine. Cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Gabrielskloof Chenin Blanc. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 20 dollars per bottle.
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Gabrielskloof Chenin Blanc
The 2019 Chenin Blanc was naturally fermented in 85% old barrels with minimal intervention, with the remainder undergoing fermentation in steel tanks. On the nose, green apples, lime zest, honey and wet stone. An elegant palate with balance, freshness and a delightful texture.