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Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)

🇰🇷 South Korea

Servings: 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs bone-in chicken parts, cut into small pieces, excess fat removed
  • 10 oz potatoes, cut into big chunks
  • 1 carrot, cut into big chunks (optional)
  • 1/2 large onion, cut into big chunks
  • 7 to 8 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 slices ginger (about 1-inch round)
  • 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 red chili pepper (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes), adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine (or mirin)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps

  1. Cut the potatoes, carrot, and onion into big chunks.
  2. Combine gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, gochujang, and pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in a pot and add enough water to almost cover them.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, and half of the sauce mixture to the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.
  6. Add the potatoes and carrot, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Add the onion and remaining sauce, and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 10 more minutes.
  8. Add the scallions and red chili pepper (if using), and cook for a few more minutes.
  9. Stir in the sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Can also be made in a slow cooker by combining all ingredients and cooking until the chicken and vegetables are tender.

Source: www.koreanbapsang.com