KOREAN-STYLE NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES (CHAP CHAE)

Korean-Style Noodles With Vegetables (Chap Chae) image

Provided by spatchcock

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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5 -6 ounces bean thread noodles (very thin bean thread style, sold in small skeins, also known as cellophane, glass, or mung bean noo)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce (wheat-free sauce from refined soy)
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil (Asian-style)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (2 cloves)
1 tablespoon safflower oil (or another tbsp of sesame oil)
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks (2 inches long)
1/2 lb mushroom, trimmed and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 cups, preferably shiitake, but any will do)
4 cups Baby Spinach
sesame seeds (to taste)
cayenne (to taste) or other hot black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Soak noodles in a bowl of warm water to cover until softened, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander. Cook noodles in a 3- to 4-quart pot of boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
Blend tamari, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
Heat safflower oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, then stir-fry onion and carrots until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until softened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and stir-fry 30 seconds, then add noodles and tamari mixture and toss to coat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a shallow serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature.
Chap chae can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 52.7, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 3.4