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Japchae (Chap Chae)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.