{"id":508883,"date":"2026-01-11T16:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/508883\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T16:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T16:33:09","slug":"marianos-south-loop-to-host-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/508883\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariano&#8217;s South Loop to host annual Lunar New Year celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">CHICAGO (WLS) &#8212; Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Mariano&#8217;s!<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Lion dances and authentic cuisine will take over Mariano&#8217;s South Loop for their annual <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/887978617054480\/?rdid=6c4SfdzCeWgI6Yl3&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17XZcipifZ%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lunar New Year celebration<\/a>. It all kicks off Saturday, February 7th, at 1615 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616. You&#8217;ll learn about different cultural traditions while trying some amazing dishes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Chef Bill Kim, owner of <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanbelly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Urbanbelly<\/a>, visited ABC7 Chicago to talk all about this year&#8217;s celebration and show us how to make Japchae, a popular Korean dish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Japchae Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">8 oz sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon)<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">8 oz white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 small white onion (about 8 oz), sliced -inch thick<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks (2 inches long, -inch thick)<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">cup stir-fried sauce, divided (recipe below)<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">3 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 tsp garlic, minced<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">8 oz marinated beef or chicken (recipe below)<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">8 oz baby spinach<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 cup egg crepe, sliced thin (recipe below)<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">cup scallions, chopped<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 tbsp sesame oil<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Stir-Fried Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">cup gluten-free soy sauce<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">cup water<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">4 tbsp sugar<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">2 tbsp sesame oil<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 tbsp garlic, minced<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">tsp ground black pepper<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Egg Crepe Garnish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">2 whole eggs, scrambled<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Pinch of kosher salt<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">1 tsp olive oil<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Whisk eggs with salt. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Pour in egg mixture, tilting pan to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute without browning. Flip, remove from heat, cool 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Marinated Steak (or Chicken)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">8 oz beef skirt steak or chicken breast, cut into -inch strips<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">cup stir-fried sauce<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Combine meat with sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><strong class=\"vtkaO \">Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp TMeGR TkyGY hEiRX \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Soak the sweet potato noodles in cold water for 45 minutes until soft. Drain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Cook noodles for 4 minutes, until soft and translucent. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with  cup stir-fried sauce.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Heat a large saut\u00e9 pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then garlic, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and scallions. Cook for about 2 minutes until tender and translucent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Add marinated beef or chicken, remaining stir-fried sauce, and spinach. Cook for 2 more minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Add noodles and cook for 1 additional minute, mixing well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv ESvCM YyWF RNOHQ Sejom GPVoW \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with egg crepe strips, chopped scallions, and drizzle with sesame oil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CHICAGO (WLS) &#8212; Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Mariano&#8217;s! 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