Mushroom Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) 

Ingredients:

• 200 g glass noodles (sweet potato noodles)

• 1 cup mixed mushrooms (sliced)

• 1 carrot (thinly sliced)

• 1 bell pepper (sliced)

• 1 small onion (sliced)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles:
   Boil noodles according to package instructions (about 5–7 minutes). Drain and set aside.

2. Stir-fry vegetables:
   Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook for 2–3 minutes. Add carrot, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until soft.

3. Mix noodles and sauce:
   Add cooked noodles to the pan. Add soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes.

4. Serve:
   Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve warm.