KOREA: Japchae (Korean Noodles)

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Servings

2-3

Ready In:

30mins

Good For:

Lunch/Dinner

Introduction

About this Recipe

By: Soon Im Kang and Pyeong Gil Kim (via Literacy Pittsburgh)

This sweet and savory Korean dish features stir fried glass noodles, also known as sweet potato noodles called dangmyeon.

Soon and Pyeong are students at Literacy Pittsburgh and this recipe was submitted via their cooking program!

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Ingredients

2 ounces sweet potato noodles
(dangmyeon), also called bean thread
noodle
4 dried Chinese mushrooms
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1⁄2 sweet red pepper, cut into thin
strips
1⁄2 sweet yellow pepper, cut into thin
strips
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced or shredded
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
and ground for garnish

Marinade for noodles:

Mix these ingredients in a bowl.
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Korean soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In Korea, japchae literally means “mixed vegatables”.

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Instructions

Step 1

Soak dried mushrooms in warm water until soft, changing water several times. Then slice thinly.

Step 2

Boil noodles for 5-6 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water. Then drain thoroughly.

Step 3

Add marinade to noodles and toss.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan. Add mushrooms, pepper, onions and carrot. Saute briefly until soft. Add to noodles and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 5

Adjust seasonings for desired taste.

Note

Fresh spinach, scallions and grilled meat can also be added to this dish.