VEGETARIAN KOREAN NOODLES (JAPCHAE)

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Vegetarian Korean Noodles (Japchae) image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
Kosher salt
12 ounces sweet potato vermicelli, cellophane noodles or angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps quartered
1 large shallot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 leaves kale, cut into 1-inch pieces
Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Combine the sugar, tamari, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • For the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and stir to help submerge them. Cook until the noodles are just barely cooked, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Using kitchen shears or a clean pair of scissors, cut the noodles into approximately 8-inch lengths. Set aside.
  • Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the oyster and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are beginning to brown. Add the shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, garlic and scallions to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the peppers are beginning to soften. Add the kale and the cooked noodles and saute another 3 minutes, stirring often to coat the noodles in the oil and to wilt the kale. Add the sauce and toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds if desired.

Dwayne G
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Terran Jackson
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This recipe is a great introduction to Korean cuisine. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Mfundo Ndalo
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Tanner Stansky
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms, and they all worked great in this dish.


Charles McGill
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my japchae came out too dry. I think I should have added more water or broth.


AP Media Center
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less soy sauce next time.


Raja Azad
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Lilly Algate
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I still really enjoyed this dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Umar Rind
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! My family loved it.


Lucy McGowan
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Japchae is one of my favorite Korean dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the shiitake mushrooms, which gave the dish a rich, uma