Nutrient-Rich Braised Chicken (Namyang Jjimdak)
A Wholesome and Hearty Braised Chicken Recipe for the Whole Family
As the chilly weather continues, why not warm your body and soul with a bowl of nutritious Jjimdak at home? This ‘Namyang Jjimdak’ recipe is packed with shiitake mushrooms for their deep umami, ginkgo nuts for a pleasant nuttiness, and plenty of potatoes, carrots, onions, and green onions, making it as healthy as it is delicious. It’s a satisfying meal that everyone from children to adults will love. Try making this nourishing braised chicken today!
Main Ingredients- 1 whole chicken, cut for braising (approx. 1kg)
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1/3 medium carrot
- 1 handful dried shiitake mushrooms (about 5-6)
- 1 medium onion
- 20 ginkgo nuts
- 1 large stalk green onion
Special Sauce for Namyang Jjimdak- 1 cup soy sauce (200ml)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (15g)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin) (30ml)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sugar (15g)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (30ml)
- 1 cup soy sauce (200ml)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (15g)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin) (30ml)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sugar (15g)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (30ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started with this recipe for ‘Namyang Jjimdak,’ a delicious and nutritious braised chicken perfect for the whole family on a cold day.
Step 2
First, to remove any gamey odors and ensure a clean flavor, bring 6 cups (about 1.2L) of water to a boil. Add the braising chicken and blanch for 5 minutes. This step is for removing impurities, not fully cooking the chicken, so be careful not to overcook it. After blanching, rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water. Removing excess fat and blood will result in a clearer broth.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables! Peel the potatoes and cut them into large, bite-sized cubes (about 2-3cm). Cut the carrot into similar-sized cubes. Roughly chop the onion or cut it into large pieces. Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms in lukewarm water, trim the tough stems, and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the ginkgo nuts by shelling them.
Step 4
In a deep pot or wok, add the rinsed chicken. Pour in all of the pre-mixed ‘Special Sauce for Namyang Jjimdak.’ This sauce is a blend of soy sauce, minced garlic, cooking wine, black pepper, sugar, and oligosaccharide. Toss the chicken to ensure it’s evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 5
Add all the prepared vegetables to the sauced chicken. This includes the cubed potatoes, carrots, onions, and the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. As these vegetables cook with the chicken, they will contribute their delicious flavors to the broth.
Step 6
We’re almost there! Finally, add the coarsely chopped green onions and the nutty ginkgo nuts into the middle of the pot. Adding green onions towards the end enhances their fresh aroma, and ginkgo nuts add nutritional value.
Step 7
Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes. It’s important to cook until the chicken and potatoes are completely tender and the flavors have melded well. If the sauce becomes too thick during cooking, you can add a little water.
Step 8
Voilà! Your delicious Namyang Jjimdak is ready. Serve it over a hot bowl of rice for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy this nutrient-packed braised chicken and share a warm moment with your family on a cold day!
