Jap Chae A Favorite Korean Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Sweet Potato Noodles approx. 5oz
- 3 or 4 Fresh Carrots shredded
- 1 White Onion diced
- 1 Red Pepper sliced into strips
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup Sesame Oil
- 1 Pepper choose your amount
- 1 Salt Salt
- 1 Garlic garlic granules / sprinkled
- 1/2 cup Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 Toasted Sesame Seeds a handful sprinkled
Instructions
- boil noodles according to directions (we boiled 7 minutes) drain and rinse in cold water. Once fully rinsed and drained, put in a large bowl (enough to hold all ingredients) an add about 1/4 cup sesame oil (more or less to your taste). We cut the noodles as they are very long and cutting them in thirds will make it easier to work with and eat. Mix sesame oil and noodles together and set aside. We sauteed the spinach in a separate pan, strained and set aside to cool. Once cooled, squeeze all of the water out of the spinach and cut into small pieces of cooked spinach. Pan fry the steak in some butter and oil adding pepper and garlic to taste to the cooking meat. When it is browned on the outside, you can add the meat to the noodles. In the same pan, add a little more oil and cook the vegetables (onions, carrots and bell pepper) stir frying together for about 7-8 minutes until carrots are soft and onions are translucent, add some black pepper and granulated garlic to taste. Mushrooms can also be sauteed to add if desired. Once the vegetables are cooked, put them into the bowl with the meat and noodles. Mix all together and add 1/3 cup of the sweet soy based sauce. Add more pepper or garlic to taste and then add more sesame oil or sweet sauce if desired. Jap Chae should be sweet with the flavor of sesame oil, garlic and black pepper. This is a delicious dish and can be enjoyed hot, room temperatures or cold. A Semi Sweet Garden Of Fresh VegetablesWith Sweet Potato Noodles
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Notes
Japchae (or Chapchae) is a popular Korean dish made from sweet potato starch noodles, known as "dangmyeon," stir-fried with various vegetables and meat, typically beef. It's seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and often garnished with sesame seeds and sometimes egg strips.
Ingredients:
- Dangmyeon (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles): These are the main component and provide a unique chewy texture.
- Vegetables: Commonly used vegetables include carrots, spinach, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms (such as shiitake mushrooms).
- Meat: Often beef, but chicken or pork can also be used. The meat is usually marinated before being added.
- Seasonings: Soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil are the primary seasonings.
- Optional: Egg strips, sesame seeds, and green onions for garnish.
Nutritional Values (approximate, per serving):
- Calories: Around 200-300 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
- Protein: 5-10 grams, mainly from meat or tofu.
- Carbohydrates: 30-40 grams, primarily from the noodles.
- Fat: 5-10 grams, influenced by the amount of sesame oil and meat.
- Fiber: 2-4 grams, mostly from the vegetables.
Taste:
Japchae has a sweet and savory flavor profile, with a hint of nuttiness from sesame oil. The noodles are slightly chewy, providing a unique texture, while the vegetables add freshness and crunch. The soy sauce gives it a rich umami taste, balanced by the sweetness of sugar. Overall, Japchae is known for its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a popular and satisfying dish.