Japchae (Chap Chae)

Name: Japchae (Chap Chae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 people
Ingredients: 8 oz (230g) sweet potato noodles; 4 oz. (125g) spinach; 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 small onion; 3-4 fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1 small carrot; 1 talk scallion; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; salt; 1 teaspoon Toasted white sesame; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
3 people
Calories
396 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Korean

Japchae (Chap Chae)

Kelsey Carr

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Japchae or chap chae is a popular Korean noodle dish made with sweet potato noodles. Learn how to make japchae at home in 30 minutes. Easy japchae recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz (230g) sweet potato noodles
4 oz. (125g) spinach
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 small onion thinly sliced
3-4 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced
1 small carrot cut into thin strips
1 talk scallion cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) lengths
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
salt to taste
1 teaspoon Toasted white sesame

Sauce:

4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

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Instructions

Cook the sweet potato noodles in a large pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the noodles under cold running water. Use a pair of scissors to cut the noodles into about 6-inch lengths. Set aside.
Heat a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Blanch the spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain the water and rinse the spinach under cold running water. Form the spinach into a ball and squeeze out the remaining water. Cut the spinach ball in half.
Heat the oil in a skillet or wok and add the garlic, onion, mushroom, and carrot. Cook for about two minutes. Add the scallion and stir-fry for another minute.
Turn the heat to low and add the noodles and spinach to the skillet or wok, followed by the sesame oil, sauce, and salt to taste. Stir to combine well. Dish out, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve at room temperature.

Notes

The japchae noodles can be found at Asian supermarkets. They are usually labelled as sweet potato noodles.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3people Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 1388mg (58%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%)