Korean starch noodles, called Jap Chae in Korea, are thin, translucent noodles most commonly made from sweet potatoes, though they sometimes are made with yams. Korean starch noodles are tossed with a particular soy-based sauce and usually served with a vegetable, beef or chicken stir-fry. In many Korean restaurants, the starchy noodles are served as part of a course of small appetizers known as banchan.
Step 1
Fill a large saucepan or stockpot halfway with cold, clean water. Add 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover the saucepan or stockpot. Bring the water to the boil over high heat.
Step 2
Remove the top. Add the Korean starch noodles. Bring the water back to the boil. Cook the Korean starch noodles for four minutes, stirring them occasionally to keep them from sticking together.
Step 3
Pour the Korean starch noodles into a colander in the sink. Run cold water over the noodles for 30 seconds, shaking the colander to separate the noodles. Allow the cooked Korean starch noodles to drain in the colander in the sink for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Lift the cooked Korean starch noodles out of the colander by hand. Cut them with a pair of kitchen shears every 6 inches. If necessary, work in several batches. Place the noodles in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
Combine 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1/4 tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tbsp. pure sesame oil and 2 cloves crushed garlic in small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring it regularly until the sugar dissolves.
Step 6
Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles. Toss the noodles to fully combine them with the sauce. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the Korean starch noodles to marinate for 30 minutes to one hour before using them.
Things You'll Need
- Large saucepan or stockpot with a tight-fitting top
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. Korean starch noodles
- Colander
- Kitchen shears
- Large mixing bowl
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tbsp. pure sesame oil
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- Small saucepan
- Plastic wrap
References
- "The Food and Cooking Of Korea"; Young Jin Song; 2009
- TriFood.com: Celebrating Korean Food
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