Mushroom Japchae

Japchae is one of the most popular dishes in Korea, featuring chewy noodles, vegetables and sometimes protein like tofu or beef. It's often served as part of the meal for Chuseok, a holiday celebrating the fall harvest in Korea.

Nutrition Information

138 Calories

47g Carbohydrates

9g Protein

781mg Potassium

7g Fiber

7g Sugar

Ingredients

9 ounces dangmyeon (sweet potato noodles; see Note)
6 ½ teaspoons sesame oil, divided
½ cup low-sodium Korean soy sauce, such as Sempio
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
4 ½ teaspoons Korean plum extract (see Note)
1 tablespoon ginger paste (see Note)
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil, divided
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
2 medium mild green peppers, such as bell or poblano, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 medium red hot peppers, such as Fresno or Jimmy Nardello, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 pound mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster and/or cremini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 dried wood ear mushrooms (1/8 ounce total), rehydrated in cold water
Sesame seeds for garnish