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Japchae - Korea

Japchae is a very popular dish in Korea, made with stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables. The glass noodles, known as dangmyeon, are actually a type of cellophane noodles made from sweet potato starch. It tastes wonderful hot or cold and is typically served as a banchan (side dish). Make it the day before, and bring it to your picnic for a yummy exotic addition to your spread. Get the recipe here.


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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!