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Korean Stir-Fried Noodles with Mushrooms and Spinach (Chap Chae)
Chap chae, also spelled japchae, is a much-loved Korean noodle dish with a savory-sweet and often sesame-centric flavor profile. The correct type of noodle to use is dang myun, or Korean sweet potato noodles (so called because they are made from sweet potato starch). The uncooked strands are tough, wiry and grayish in color, but with hydration and heat, they become translucent, take on a delightfully springy, bouncy texture and do an excellent job of absorbing seasonings. In all likelihood, dang myun will require a trip to the Asian market, but it’s worth seeking out. Chap chae is best served hot, but it’s delicious even at room temperature.
4 to 6
Servings
Don’t be tempted to use sesame oil for stir-frying the onion and mushrooms. Neutral oil is best, as it has a higher smoke point and its flavor isn’t damaged when subjected to heat. Also, don’t forget to remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms, as they’re too tough and fibrous to eat.
35 minutes
Ingredients
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8
ounces sweet potato noodles (dang myun; see headnote)
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Boiling water, for soaking the noodles
Directions
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01Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let stand, stirring once or twice, until the noodles are pliable, 5 to 10 minutes, then drain. If the noodles are in very long strands, snip them with kitchen shears in several places to cut them into shorter lengths.
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