Spicy and Refreshing Braised Chicken Stew with Shrimp
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Introducing a recipe for a deeply flavorful and refreshing braised chicken stew, enhanced with the umami richness of shrimp. This dish offers a delightful balance of spiciness and a hint of sweetness, and can be easily made at home without a pressure cooker, ensuring a tender chicken and a broth free of any gamey odors. Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or boost the spice level with extra chili peppers to your preference!
Main Ingredients for Braised Chicken Stew
- 1 whole chicken (cut for braising)
- 1/4 large leek
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 5 cloves whole garlic
- 1/3 cup Cheongju (Korean rice wine, for removing odor)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1/3 medium carrot
- 1 medium onion
- 2 shiitake mushrooms
- 10 raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Spicy Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 4 Tbsp Jin Ganjang (Korean soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp honey (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (for aroma)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 4 Tbsp Jin Ganjang (Korean soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp honey (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (for aroma)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the broth to remove any gamey odor from the chicken. In a pot, add enough water to cover the ingredients. Toss in the white parts of the leek, whole garlic cloves, whole peppercorns, bay leaves, and 1/3 cup of Cheongju. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly under running water. You can trim off any excess fat if you prefer. Once the prepared broth is boiling vigorously, add the rinsed chicken pieces and blanch them for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial for eliminating any unwanted odors from the chicken.
Step 3
While the chicken is blanching, prepare the vegetables. Cut the potatoes and carrot into thick, bite-sized pieces. Quarter the onion. Clean the shiitake mushrooms. For an extra burst of oceanic flavor and depth, add peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the mix.
Step 4
Drain the blanched chicken and rinse it briefly under cold water. Transfer the chicken to the pot containing the prepared vegetables and shrimp.
Step 5
Now, let’s mix the seasoning. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp Gochujang, 3 Tbsp Gochugaru, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 1 tsp minced ginger, 4 Tbsp Jin Ganjang, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp Cheongju, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix well to form a paste. It’s important that the seasoning paste tastes quite strong and salty at this stage, as the flavor will mellow out once the water, chicken, and vegetables are added. Add this seasoning paste to the pot. Pour in enough water so that the ingredients are about halfway submerged.
Step 6
Bring the stew to a boil over high heat. Once it’s bubbling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently. Continue to cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the broth has thickened and developed a rich red color.
Step 7
Your delicious braised chicken stew with shrimp is ready when the potatoes and carrots are easily pierced with a fork and the broth is deep red and aromatic. The shrimp should also be perfectly cooked. Enjoy this spicy, refreshing, and deeply satisfying dish!
