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
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)
1⁄2
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)
1⁄2
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)
1⁄4
teaspoon
ginger
(1.25
mL)
1
pinch
black pepper
1
pinch
garlic powder
1 1⁄2
cups
water
(350
mL)
Directions:
- Mix sugar and soy sauce in small bowl and set aside.
- 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.
- Return wok to burner and place carrots, onions, garlic and sesame seeds into wok and stir-fry until softened, approximately 1 minute.
- Add spinach, noodles and soy mixture into wok. Stir another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Soy Sauce Substitute
- Place 1 quart sauce pan on medium heat and stir together all ingredients. Simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes.
- 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.
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