Japchae glass noodles

Springy sweet-potato noodles tossed with colourful vegetables and sesame.

Estimated total time: 40 minutes3 portionsAbout 480 kcal per portion
Korean glass noodles with vegetables arranged on a white plate
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Ingredients for 3 portions

Method

  1. Cook noodles according to packet instructions, drain and cut into shorter lengths. Mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and garlic.
  2. Blanch spinach for 1 minute, cool and squeeze dry. Cut carrot, mushrooms and onion into thin strips.
  3. Heat neutral oil, cook beaten egg as a thin omelette and slice. Stir-fry onion, carrot and mushrooms separately until tender.
  4. Toss warm noodles, vegetables and sauce in a large pan for 2 minutes until hot. Fold in egg strips and sprinkle with sesame.

Meat-free home version; restaurant versions often include beef.

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Allergens and ingredient checks

Listed allergens: eggs, gluten, sesame, soy. Check actual packaging and cross-contact information. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient weights; recipe suitability depends on the specified products.

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