Spicy and Hearty ‘Ttuksim Gamja Jjageuli’ (Braised Potatoes with Meat)
Delicious Dinner Using MokwooChon’s ‘Ttuksim’ Gift Set: Chungcheong Province’s Local Specialty, Gamja Jjageuli
Do you have a MokwooChon Ttuksim gift set sitting in your fridge from a holiday or special occasion? Transform it into a delicious ‘Gamja Jjageuli’ that’s a guaranteed rice-thief! This dish, a local specialty from the Chungcheong Province, is traditionally made with pork, but by using Ttuksim (a type of cured meat product), you can achieve a deep, savory flavor and chewy texture even without fresh meat. This recipe offers a detailed guide to easily recreate this comforting stew at home. The crumbled Ttuksim melts into the stew, enriching its flavor and making it a truly satisfying meal for everyone!
Main Ingredients- MokwooChon Ttuksim 340g (for using gift set)
- 3 potatoes (medium-sized)
- 1 onion (medium-sized)
- 1 Cheongyang pepper (adjust to spice preference)
- A little bit of green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the flavorful sauce for our Jjageuli. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 Tbsp Doenjang, 2 Tbsp Gochujang, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp Gochugaru, and 4 Tbsp soy sauce. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined. This seasoning blend will be the key to the stew’s deep and spicy flavor.
Step 2
Peel the onion, rinse it, and slice it into thick strips about 1cm wide. Cutting them slightly thick will help maintain a pleasant texture after cooking.
Step 3
Wash the potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and then cut them into large cubes, about 2-3cm in size. Since potatoes take a while to cook, avoid cutting them too small.
Step 4
Finely chop the Cheongyang pepper. If you like it spicier, you can leave the seeds in, but if you’re serving it to children, it’s best to remove them. Slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 5
Now it’s time to assemble all the ingredients in the pot. Arrange the cubed potatoes and sliced onions at the bottom of the pot. Place the prepared MokwooChon Ttuksim on top of the vegetables. Finally, scatter the chopped Cheongyang pepper and green onion over everything. Pour the prepared seasoning mixture evenly over the ingredients.
Step 6
Here’s a special tip for using the MokwooChon Ttuksim! Put on disposable gloves and crumble the Ttuksim pieces into the pot with your hands. Crumbling it this way will help thicken the stew and allow the rich flavor of the Ttuksim to permeate the entire dish. Make sure to break it up so there are no large clumps.
Step 7
Pour 2 cups of water (using a mug as a measure) into the pot. This amount should roughly cover the ingredients. Bring the stew to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking.
Step 8
When the stew has thickened and the potatoes are nearly cooked, stir in 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Minced garlic helps to remove any gamey odors and enhances the overall flavor of the Jjageuli. This brief simmer will allow the garlic’s aroma to fully infuse into the dish.
Step 9
Once the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has a nice, thick consistency, your ‘Ttuksim Gamja Jjageuli’ is ready! Served over a bowl of hot rice, it’s absolutely delicious. This is a fantastic way to use up that Ttuksim gift set, so be sure to give it a try!
