Korean Stir-Fried Noodles (Jap Chae or Chap Chae)

Name: Korean Stir-Fried Noodles (Jap Chae or Chap Chae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian,Korean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil; 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 pound baby spinach, parboiled; 2 carrots, julienned; 3 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped napa cabbage; 5 shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated if dried, sliced; 8 ounces glass noodles, cooked according to package directions; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, more to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt, to taste; Toasted sesame seeds, optional

A popular Korean stir-fried glass noodle dish, chap chae is simple to prepare at home.

⭐ 4.2 (70 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Dinner Entree Lunch Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Asian Korean

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Instructions

Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering.
Sauté onion and garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add spinach, carrots, scallions, napa cabbage, and mushrooms; sauté 3 to 4 minutes until half cooked and slightly crunchy.
Reduce heat to low, then add cooked noodles, soy sauce, sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
Sauté for about 2 minutes until well combined.
Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed, then garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 487 kcal

Carbohydrate: 75 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 9 g

Protein: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1491 mg

Fat: 18 g

Unsaturated Fat: 14 g