Dakdoritang

Dakdoritang is a Korean spicy braised chicken stew prepared with chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken (cut into pieces)1Kilogram
Potato (peeled and cut into large chunks)3Count
Carrot (peeled and cut into large chunks)2Count
Onion (large, chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)5Clove
Ginger (grated)1Inch
Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)3Tbsp
Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)2Tbsp
Soy Sauce4Tbsp
Sugar2Tbsp
Sesame Oil1Tbsp
Water500Milliliter
Green Onion (chopped)2Count
Sesame Seeds (toasted)1Tbsp

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken pieces, water, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the potato, carrot, and onion to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Stir in sesame oil and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or sugar if needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Large PotGrater