Korean Chapchae

Makes: 
3 servings
Utensil: 
1 Qt./.9 L Sauce Pan with Cover
5 Qt./4.7 L Gourmet Wok with Cover
small mixing bowl
medium mixing bowl
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Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Chapchae, or Japchae, is one of the most popular Korean noodle dishes. The sweet potato noodles absorb a lot of flavor, thus making this dish far from bland, yet still quite delicate. This dish is filling but won't leave you feeling heavy.

Entrée
2
tablespoons
sugar
(30
mL)
4
tablespoons
soy sauce or soy sauce substitute (see recipe below)
(60
mL)
12
pound
dried Korean sweet potato noodles
(227
g)
1
onion, sliced, use Cone #4
3
stalks
green onion, cut lengthwise and then into 1" lengths
2
carrots, sliced, use Cone #4
2-3
cloves
garlic, minced
2
tablespoons
sesame seeds
(30
mL)
1
cup
shitake mushrooms, chopped
(145
g)
12
pound
fresh spinach, chopped
(227
g)

Soy Sauce Substitute

4
tablespoons
vegetable, beef or chicken broth
(60
mL)
4
teaspoons
balsamic vinegar
(20
mL)
1
tablespoon
dark molasses
(15
mL)
14
teaspoon
ginger
(1.25
mL)
1
pinch
black pepper
1
pinch
garlic powder
1 12
cups
water
(350
mL)
Directions: 
  1. Mix sugar and soy sauce in small bowl and set aside.
  2. Put approximately 8 cups of water (1.9 L) in wok and over medium heat bring to a boil. Add noodles, bring to a boil again and cook uncovered for approximately 5 minutes. Drain in colander and cut noodles into 6 or 7-inch pieces in length. Place in noodles in medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Return wok to burner and place carrots, onions, garlic and sesame seeds into wok and stir-fry until softened, approximately 1 minute.
  4. Add spinach, noodles and soy mixture into wok. Stir another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Soy Sauce Substitute

  1. Place 1 quart sauce pan on medium heat and stir together all ingredients. Simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes.
  2. When cooled, pour into jar and refrigerate.
Tips: 
  • Cellophane (glass) noodles can be substituted for sweet potato needles.
  • Tamari is a soy-based soy sauce alternative and one that is wheat-free.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
281
Total Fat: 
5g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
22mg
Sodium: 
921mg
Total Carbs: 
52g
Dietary Fiber: 
9g
Sugar: 
16g
Protein: 
12g

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