Medium Chinese Condiment Dessert

Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)

Name: Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 46 min
Total time: 76 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 0.5 pounds dried Korean sweet potato noodles; 2.5 teaspoons sesame oil , divided; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 0.75 cups thinly sliced onions; 2 carrots , cut into matchsticks; 2 cloves garlic , finely minced; 3 scallions , cut into 1-inch lengths; 0.5 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms; 0.5 pounds spinach , well washed and drained; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Total Time

1h 16m

30m prep · 46m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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The type of noodles used in this dish is made from sweet potato starch and translucent when cooked, hence the English name, 'glass noodles.' They are also gluten free and are wonderfully springy and light. These noodles can be served hot, room temperature, or even slightly chilled; they are very versatile. They can be found at most Asian markets.

Ingredients

0.5 pounds dried Korean sweet potato noodles
2.5 teaspoons sesame oil , divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cooking oil
0.75 cups thinly sliced onions
2 carrots , cut into matchsticks
2 cloves garlic , finely minced
3 scallions , cut into 1-inch lengths
0.5 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
0.5 pounds spinach , well washed and drained
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot; toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into approximately 8-inch lengths. Set noodles aside.
2

Mix soy sauce and sugar together in a bowl. Heat oil in a large saute pan or wok over high heat and swirl to coat. Add carrots and onions to the hot oil and fry until just softened, about 1 minute. Add garlic, scallions, and mushrooms and fry for 30 seconds more. Add spinach, soy sauce mixture, and cooked noodles. Fry until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and remaining sesame oil.