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Chapchae/Japchae

February 18th, 2009 | Category: culinary

Mum always made such good chapchae/japchae that I was a little afraid to make my own version. I’m proud to say that they taste a lot like hers.  She would be too, I think.

Japchae or Chapchae - Korean noodles

There are many good recipes out there and mine is loosely based around this one at Steamy Kitchen and sneaky observation of mum making her version, of course.

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  1. Ljc February 18th, 2009 2:27 pm

    Oooooh! My mom makes chopchay (my hacked spelling of it) too! I have successfully recreated it a few times. I’ve had it at a couple restaurants but it’s never as good as my Korean mom’s recipe!

  2. Asianmommy February 18th, 2009 5:33 pm

    Yum! Looks so delicious!

  3. Cin February 19th, 2009 4:15 am

    Ooohh! I simply LOVE anything dat’s Glass Noodles. U know it’s not easy to stir fry Glass Noodles.(as they tend to stick together & become clumpy)Fm yr pics, I can tell U did an excellent job! Yums!

  4. Shawn February 19th, 2009 11:13 pm

    I was just looking at the recipe for this last evening. Since it is so serendipitous, I shall attempt the noodles.

  5. stef March 6th, 2009 9:22 am

    Cin: It’s not glass noodles, it’s sweet potato noodles. Thicker than regular glass noodles and chewier. It’s not commonly found in SG. I think my mum had to go to Chinatown to find it.

    Ljc: I’m sure your mom’s recipe must be the best! Would you share it some time?

    Shawn: Did you make it yet?

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