Korean Japchae Noodles

Combine the soy, sugar and sesame oil in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the beef and mix until well combined. Set aside until required.

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cook the spinach for 3 minutes or until tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of iced water. Cook the noodles in the boiling water until almost tender. They’ll need to cook longer when they’re stir-fried so don’t overcook them at this stage. Drain and plunge into the iced water. Then drain and set aside.

Drain the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Heat 1 tbsp of the peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Stir-fry the beef until nearly cooked. Add the onion and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Then add the mushrooms and stir-fry for half a minute. Add the capsicum and stir-fry for another half a minute. Toss through the carrot.

Add the noodles and the spinach and the reserved marinade. Stir-fry until well combined.

Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.