Aunt Claire's Chop Chae (Jop Chae) Recipe

Name: Aunt Claire's Chop Chae (Jop Chae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach; 8 carrots, finely shreaded; 2 large onions; 2 lbs sliced mushrooms; 2 lbs sirloin tip beef; ½ cup peanut oil; 2 (12 ounce) packageskorean vermicelle sweet potato starch noodles (Hanmi brand available on the internet www.koamart.com item # 2187 green package); 1 ½ cups soy sauce; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons sesame seed oil; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh spinach
8 carrots, finely shreaded
2 large onions
2 lbs sliced mushrooms
2 lbs sirloin tip beef
½ cup peanut oil
2 (12 ounce) packageskorean vermicelle sweet potato starch noodles (Hanmi brand available on the internet www.koamart.com item # 2187 green package)
1 ½ cups soy sauce
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seed oil
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

1
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 3 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
When cool squeeze out excess water,set aside.
4
In large dutch oven fill 3/4 full with water.
5
Bring to boil, remove from heat.
6
Add Korean vermicelle to water and set aside for 10 minutes.
7
Drain and rince with cold water.
8
Cut into about 4 inch long pieces.
9
Cut onions into 1/8 wedges, separate pieces.
10
Slice sirloin tip into strips 2 inches long 1/4 inch thick (partially freeze to make slicing easier).
11
Mix soy sauce, pepper,sesame seeds, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic powder.
12
set aside.
13
In large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil (adding more as needed when stir frying) over high heat.
14
Stir fry each ingredient seperately- carrots,mushrooms,onions and beef .Add all into very large bowl after stir frying.
15
Add vermicielle and spinach to bowl with stir fry ingredients.
16
Pour soy sauce mixture over and mix well.
17
Serve at room temperature.

1267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh spinach, 8 carrots, finely shreaded, 2 large onions, 2 lbs sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Aunt Claire's Chop Chae (Jop Chae) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Claire's Chop Chae (Jop Chae)

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