Dakgalbi

Dakgalbi is a Korean stir-fried chicken dish made with marinated chicken, vegetables, and rice cakes cooked in a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Thigh (boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)800Grams
Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)4Tbsp
Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)2Tbsp
Soy Sauce (regular)3Tbsp
Sugar (white granulated)2Tbsp
Garlic (minced)6Clove
Ginger (minced)1Tbsp
Sesame Oil (toasted)2Tbsp
Cabbage (small, chopped)1Head
Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and sliced)2Count
Carrot (medium, julienned)2Count
Green Onion (chopped)4Stalk
Rice Cake (Korean tteok, soaked in water for 30 minutes)300Grams
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)200Grams

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped cabbage, sliced sweet potatoes, and julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the soaked rice cakes and continue to stir-fry for 5 more minutes until the rice cakes are soft and everything is well combined.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the dish and mix well.
  7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, ensuring each serving has a good mix of chicken, vegetables, rice cakes, and melted cheese.

Prep

  • Soak rice cakes in water for 30 minutes before cooking.

Kitchen equipment

Large Skillet or Wok