Spicy Braised Chicken Stew (Dakbokkeumtang)
Addictively Fiery! Deliciously Spicy Dakbokkeumtang
Experience the delightful chewiness of the chicken combined with the flavorful, tender potatoes that have soaked up the savory and spicy sauce. This dish is truly a rice-stealing delicacy!
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (cleaned and cut)
- 2 onions (cut into large pieces)
- 3-4 potatoes (cut into large pieces)
- 2 stalks green onions (cut into large pieces)
Spicy Sauce
- 7 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (for shine and sweetness)
- 1/2 pear (grated, for tenderizing and sweetness)
- 1/3 cup cheongju (rice wine, for removing gamey odors)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (for umami)
- A pinch of minced ginger (to enhance flavor)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, for deep spiciness)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar (to adjust sweetness)
- 7 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (for shine and sweetness)
- 1/2 pear (grated, for tenderizing and sweetness)
- 1/3 cup cheongju (rice wine, for removing gamey odors)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (for umami)
- A pinch of minced ginger (to enhance flavor)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, for deep spiciness)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar (to adjust sweetness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the cleaned chicken. Blanch it in vigorously boiling water for about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for removing any gamey odors, impurities, and excess fat from the chicken. After blanching, rinse the chicken under cold running water. Place the rinsed chicken in a pot, add the prepared onions, potatoes, and all the sauce ingredients. Get ready to simmer this delicious stew!
Step 2
A key to this Dakbokkeumtang is not to add extra water to the sauce. Instead, the grated pear not only helps tenderize the chicken but also adds a natural sweetness. As the vegetables cook, they will release their own moisture, creating a rich and flavorful broth naturally.
Step 3
Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once it starts bubbling vigorously, reduce the heat to medium. Simmering on medium heat allows the chicken and potatoes to cook evenly without burning, ensuring the flavors penetrate deeply into the ingredients.
Step 4
Continue to simmer, covered, over medium heat for about 20-30 minutes. The chicken and potatoes will become tender, and the natural moisture from the ingredients will create a deliciously reduced, thick sauce. This flavorful Dakbokkeumtang is perfect served over a bowl of hot rice. You can even mix some rice into the leftover sauce for an extra treat!
