VEGETARIAN JAP CHAE (KOREAN GLASS NOODLE STIR-FRY)
A delicious vegetarian version of this popular Korean dish. Serves 2-3 as a main dish and 4-5 as a side dish. Jap chae, also spelled japchae or chapchae, is full of vegetables with vibrant colors, and is stir-fried with glass-looking noodles (dangmyeon), and seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper, and a touch of sugar. A favorite Asian comfort food. The packages of noodles usually have 3 bundles in them. You only need one bundle for this recipe. The trick to this recipe is to stir fry the vegetables separately to build the flavors. By frying them individually, the flavor and color of each vegetable is preserved without any cross blending of the other ingredients. Enjoy! Adapted from Alice of Savory Sweet Life, as posted at Herbovoracious by Michael Natkin. In Korean cuisine, glass noodles are usually made from sweet potato starch, in Japan potato starch, in Vietnam mung bean starch.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 2-3 as a main dish
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil one bundle of noodles for 5 minutes until softened and al dente in texture. Drain the noodles but do not rinse. Add noodles to a large bowl and cut them three times with kitchen scissors.
- Add 2 tablespoons EACH of soy sauce and sesame seed oil. Toss noodles until sauce is evenly distributed and set aside.
- Using the same pot as the noodles, add enough water to boil spinach for 1 minute. Remove spinach from water and allow to cool just enough to squeeze as much water out as possible. Cut spinach in thirds, and rub 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper into the spinach. Add spinach to the noodle filled bowl.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan on high. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and cook sliced onions for 2 minutes stirring them as they start to turn translucent. Season with a 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil and a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper.
- Add onions to the bowl of noodles. Repeat the same process as the onions except reduce cooking times to 30 seconds for the carrots, 2 minutes for the bell red pepper, 1 minute for the shiitake mushrooms, and 10 seconds for the green onions. Fry tofu squares for 1 minute per side; but do not add tofu to the large bowl of noodles.
- Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of ground pepper to the noodle bowl and toss everything until well mixed.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot wok or skillet and add minced garlic. Allow garlic to cook for a few seconds and add the entire bowl of mixed noodles and vegetables to the wok(or pan).
- Stir-fry everything for 2-3 minutes and turn off heat. Gently add tofu and transfer noodles to a large serving platter.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1309, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 6.4, Sodium 2143.2, Carbohydrate 215.7, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 21.2, Protein 21.9
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Mpho Mashao
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The japchae is always a hit with my family.
Mc Kad
[email protected]This japchae is the perfect dish to serve at a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Aamir Sameer
[email protected]I'm not a fan of japchae, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nami Wave
[email protected]This japchae is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Mohammad Usman Ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe step-by-step and the japchae turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.
Sumon Beppary
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The japchae is so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
K1roK3n
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best japchae I've ever had.
Shadtiny
[email protected]This japchae is the perfect dish to serve at a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Anita Ogechi
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.
Dobirul Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The japchae is always a hit with my family.
Melanie Charles
[email protected]This japchae is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can customize it with my favorite vegetables.
Mischa Bunce
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of japchae, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mahnoor Asif
[email protected]This is the best japchae recipe I've ever tried. The noodles are perfectly chewy and the vegetables are cooked just right. I highly recommend it!
Akira Leir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the japchae came out perfect! It was so good that I ate two servings.
md rafi ahammed
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The japchae turned out so flavorful and delicious. Will definitely be making it again.
Sidra Khalid
[email protected]This japchae is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Kara Constant
[email protected]Love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Khan Shovo
[email protected]This was my first time making japchae and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was so flavorful.
Malik Mudsir
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it was delicious! I've never had japchae before, but I'll definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing!
Jake Ageidu
[email protected]This japchae recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables and it turned out even better. Definitely recommend!