
Gunsan Market-Style Spicy Glass Noodles (2 Servings)
This home adaptation of Gunsan's street-food maeun-japchae cooks glass noodles, spinach, fish cake and vegetables in spicy broth. Unlike stir-fried japchae, some seasoned liquid remains.
Korean home cooking first, with dishes from around the world.

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A Korean dumpling variation wrapping chicken, shrimp and tofu in blanched napa leaves instead of flour skins. Makes about 14 pieces.

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