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Karl’s Vegetarian Japchae

Adapted from a My Korean Kitchen recipe

Daughter Eilene goes out with her friends a fair amount—which in San Jose means a lot of culinary options. She came home with a new favorite dish, Korean japchae.  She asked me to learn how to make it. My first attempt want not a total disaster, but my noodles were over cooked and gummy—decidedly not good enough to post.

Karl’s Vegetarian Japchae

Karl’s Vegetarian Japchae

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Karl’s Harcourt Vert with Dark Soy Sauce

I needed a vegetable to go with my barbecued tri-tip and mushrooms. I wanted the dish to be Asian, but I did not want to have just a third dish covered in Sichuan pepper sauce. I decided on French green beans, Harcourt vert, that are thinner and more tender than regular American green beans.

Karl’s Green Beans with Dark Soy Sauce

Karl’s Green Beans with Dark Soy Sauce

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Filed under Chinese, Side Dishes, Steaming, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian