sweet potato noodles

Chewy translucent Asian strands

Sweet potato noodles are translucent noodles made from sweet potato starch, common in Korean and other East Asian cuisines.

They have a chewy, springy texture and turn grayish when cooked.

The Korean dish japchae features them stir-fried with vegetables and meat: We ordered japchae with sweet potato noodles.

Also called glass noodles or cellophane noodles, though those terms can refer to noodles made from other starches.

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