Cultured Palate: Dishes from South Korea
| November 15, 2017
Japchae
Japchae is a great example of Korean royal court cuisine – a cooking style that was popular throughout the Joseon dynasty between the 14th and 20th centuries. Japchae is a delicious stir-fried noodle dish which is made with dangmyeon – sweet potato starch noodles. These noodles are incredibly versatile, which means that this dish has become a favorite for lazy cooks everywhere.
It’s great hot or cold, and leftovers can be stored for a day or two and eaten without incident. The dangmyeon noodles are essential, but you can choose a variety of different vegetables and meats to customize your dish.
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