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Illustration of Kid Japchae (Glass Noodles) in a colourful bento box

Kid Japchae (Glass Noodles)

⏱️ 25 min · Korean · Lunch main

Nut-freeNo reheatingVegetarianThermosAsian staple⚠️ Contains sesame

Contains sesame as written. Sesame-free swaps:
  • Use a neutral oil (e.g. canola/rapeseed or sunflower) instead of sesame oil.
Ready-made products like sauces and crackers may still contain sesame or traces of it, so check every label.

Ingredients

New ingredient?
  • Dangmyeon (sweet potato glass noodles): Chewy, clear noodles made from sweet potato starch and used in japchae. Where to buy
  • Toasted sesame oil: A few drops add a nutty, toasty flavour. Sesame is a common allergen, so check your school's policy. Where to buy

Method

  1. Boil noodles 6 min, rinse, snip shorter.
  2. Stir-fry carrot, wilt spinach.
  3. Toss all with soy, sugar and sesame oil.

Tags such as nut-free and sesame-free describe the recipe as written. They are a cooking guide, not an allergy guarantee. Check every label and your school's policy.

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