Serves: 4
Korean street food - yapchae - is a sweet and savoury dish made with glass noodles (made with sweet potato starch) and vegetables. The noodles are naturally fat-free and low in calories. It can be served warm or cold. It is a classic Korean dish and a very popular one. Very easy and quick to make it will be a winner on your dinner table!
300 g sweet potato noodles
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) + 2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp maple syrup (substitute for agave or even dark brown sugar)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
400 g chicken (skinless and boneless or breast), cut into small bitesize pieces
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly and cut in half
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
2 large handfuls of spinach, washed
black pepper
1. Mix the chicken with 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 minced garlic clove and season with black pepper. Let it marinate for about 15-20 mins while you prepare the rest of the dish.
2. Make the sauce: combine the rest of soy sauce and maple syrup and mix well. Keep to the side.
3. Prepare the noodles as per instructions - usually soak in boiling water for 2-5 mins. Drain and cool with cold running water, mix with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking. Keep to the side.
4. Heat up the wok and add 1/2 Tbsp veg oil. Add the rest of garlic and fry briefly for 20 secs. Add the bell pepper and stir fry for 2 mins, just to soften. Add the shredded carrots and give it another minute. Add the spinach and mix well. Allow it to wilt slightly.
5. Mix the cooked noodles with the stir-fried vegetables and the sauce. Divide into bowls.
6. Put the same wok back on the heat and add 1/2 Tbsp of oil. Add the chicken in marinade and stir-fry until cooked. Divide the chicken between bowls and serve it on top of the noodles.
7. Enjoy!
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