CHOP-CHAI (KOREAN MEAT & VEGETABLES WITH VERMICELLI)

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup chopped beef
2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce (don't use American brand)
2 green onions
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. sesame seed toasted in a skillet & crushed)
Dash of pepper
2 tsp. oil
1/2 cup cooked pork
1/2 cup celery
1 tsp. salt
1 cup bean sprouts or celery cabbage
1/4 cup mushrooms
1 cup vermicelli (cellaphane noodles or mung bean noodles)
1 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 firm pear
2 tbsp. pine nuts

Steps:

  • Chop beef fine and add 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 chopped green onion (including top), chopped garlic 1/2 tbsp. prepared sesame seed, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. oil. Saute the meat. Cut celerly into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Shred lengthwise. Add 1 tsp. salt and let stand 10 minutes. Rinse and drain. Fry slowly in 1/2 tsp. oil for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Cut the cooked pork into 1-inch lengths and shred. Prepare fresh bean sprouts by removing skins from the beans and the fine hairlike end from each sprout. Cook for 3 minutes in boiling water and drain well. If using celery cabbage instead of sprouts, shred and cook for 3 minutes in a small amount of boiling water. Drain well and press out all water. Shred mushrooms and fry in 1/2 tsp. oil. Season with salt. Cook vermicelli in rapidly boiling water (6 minutes or per package directions). Drain and cut into 3-inch lengths. Prepare egg decoration using the 1 egg: SHREDDED EGG DECORATION: Separate the white from the yolk. Beat the white with a fork. Heat a small skillet with a small amount of oil. Pour in the white and tilt the skillet to spread the white over the bottom like a thin crepe. Cook. Remove, Roll the cooked egg into a long tube shape. Slice crosswise into thin shreds. Repeat the same process with the beaten yolk. Wash, peel and shred pear into fine stris an inch long. To combine: add pork to the beef, then celery, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and remaining seasonings (1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 chopped green onion with top, 1/2 tbsp. prepared sesame seed, 1 tbsp. sugar). Mix well. Lastly, add the vermicelli and shredded pear. Season with salt. Arrange on a large platter and decorate with shredded egg and pine nuts. Serve with steamed rice on the side, if desired.

Kamala Grg
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This dish is perfect for a party.


Davion Harris
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I love the spicy sauce!


Theo Lethobane
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This is one of my favorite Korean dishes.


Slim Queens
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I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Khurram Sheikh
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5 stars all the way!


Linda Konadu
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This dish is a winner!


Raghad Ayman
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Ziaur Rehman
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I can't wait to make this dish again for my friends and family.


SudeaLuvsBaguette
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Korean food.


itiswell withyou
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's definitely going to be a regular in my kitchen.


RENNY Muffin
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The vermicelli adds a nice touch of texture and heartiness to the dish.


Emma McDonald
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I love the way the sauce coats the meat and vegetables. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Zafar Ali Khaskheli
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Ridoy Biswas
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. It's a great way to change up your usual dinner routine.


Misti Moni
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I made this dish for a party I was hosting, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Anneke Debeer
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I was really impressed with how easy this dish was to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients at my local grocery store.


khamis dahmani
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This dish was an explosion of flavors! The combination of the spicy sauce, tender meat, and crunchy vegetables was simply divine. I especially loved the addition of vermicelli, which gave the dish a nice chewy texture.