Jop Chai Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jop Chai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces bean thread noodles; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage or coleslaw mix; 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers; 8 ounces veggie crumbles; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Servings: persons

4 ounces bean thread noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers
8 ounces veggie crumbles
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1
Soak the bean thread noodles in hot tap water to cover until softened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
2
When soft, drain and cut into more easily eaten lengths, 4 to 5 inches (kitchen scissors are handy for this task).
3
To keep the noodles from clumping, toss them with a little dark sesame oil or vegetable oil.
4
While the noodles are soaking, heat the oil in a large pan or wok, add the onions and garlic, and saute for about 2 minutes.
5
Add the cabbage and saute for a couple of minutes.
6
Stir in the peppers and continue to saute until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
7
Add the veggie crumbles and cook for another minute or two.
8
Combine the sauce ingredients and add them to the vegetables.
9
Add the drained noodles and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until the noodles have absorbed most of the sauce.
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Serve hot.
11
Bean thread noodles (also called cellophane or glass noodles) are available in most large supermarkets and in Asian groceries.
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Theyre made from green mung beans and become glossy and transparent when cooked.
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Veggie crumbles are made of textured soy protein and textured wheat protein.
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Yves Ground Round and Lightlife Smart Ground are brands we recommend.
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Most packages are 12 ounces, more than this dish requires, but leftovers are good in sautes or in tomato sauce.
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If you cant find veggie crumbles, substitute grated tofu or seasoned tofu.
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Top Jop Chai with chopped scallions and/or toasted sesame seeds and spark things up with Chinese chili paste or chili oil on the side.
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Kim chee (spicy pickled vegetables), which can be purchased in many supermarkets and Asian specialty shops, is a hassle-free side dish or first course.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces bean thread noodles, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Jop Chai falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Jop Chai

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