Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip and Peanut Sauce

Name: Korean Japchae Spring Rolls with Sesame Dip and Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Sweet potato glass noodles; Spinach; Carrot; Bell pepper; Soy sauce; Sesame oil; Sugar; Garlic clove; Rice paper wrappers; Oil for frying; Tahini; Soy sauce; Rice vinegar; Honey; Creamy peanut butter; Soy sauce; Lime juice; Water

Delightful vegetable-stuffed glass noodles in a crispy rice wrapper

A fresh take on the classic Japchae, transformed into crunchy spring rolls paired with flavorful dipping sauces.

1 h 30 min
4-6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Japchae

Sweet potato glass noodles

200 g

Spinach

100 g, washed and chopped

Carrot

1, julienned

Bell pepper

1, sliced thin

For the Marinade

Soy sauce

3 tbsp

Sesame oil

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Garlic clove

1, minced

For the Spring Rolls

Rice paper wrappers

10-12

Oil for frying

For the Sesame Dip

Tahini

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Rice vinegar

1 tbsp

Honey

1 tsp

For the Peanut Sauce

Creamy peanut butter

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Lime juice

1 tsp

Water

1 tbsp

Preparation

Marinating the Japchae

Cook glass noodles

Cook glass noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.

Make the marinade

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic to create the marinade.

Marinate noodles and vegetables

Toss noodles and vegetables in the marinade, and set aside for at least 20 minutes.

Preparing the Spring Rolls

Soften wrappers

Soften rice paper wrappers by dipping them in warm water for a few seconds.

Assemble rolls

Place a portion of the marinated Japchae onto each wrapper and roll tightly.

Roll the spring rolls on a damp surface to prevent sticking.

Heat oil

Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat.

Ensure oil is hot enough before adding spring rolls to prevent them from becoming greasy.

Cooking Process

Fry the Spring Rolls

Fry the rolls until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Prepare the Sesame Dip

Whisk together tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.

Prepare the Peanut Sauce

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and water to desired consistency.

Plating & Serving