Funchoza

Funchoza (Russian: фунчоза; Korean: 푼초자) or salat funchoza (салат фунчоза; 살라트 푼초자; lit. cellophane noodle salad) is a dish in Koryo-saram cuisine. It is variant of the Korean dish japchae, created by the Koryo-saram: a group of the Korean diaspora of the former Soviet Union.^[1]

Funchoza

Type	Japchae
Region or state	Soviet Union
Associated cuisine	Korean cuisine
Created by	Koryo-saram
Main ingredients	Cellophane noodles
Media: Funchoza

The dish, along with Korean and Koryo-saram cuisine in general, has achieved popularity in Uzbekistan, where there is a relatively high concentration of Koryo-saram.^[1]

Description

Like with japchae, cooked cellophane noodles (당면) form the base of the dish,^[2] although unlike japchae, funchoza is consistently expected to be served at room temperature or cold.^[1][2] The recipe is relatively flexible otherwise; various other vegetables, seasonings, and optionally meats can be mixed in with the cooled noodles. Popular seasonings include soy sauce and sesame oil.^[2]

Gallery

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  A food market in Uzbekistan, with markovcha in the center and funchoza on the right (2009)
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  Kyrgyz-Kazakh starters served at a restaurant in the United Kingdom. Clockwise from left: vinegret, olivier salad, and funchoza (2009)

See also

• Morkovcha