Spicy Cheese Chicken Stir-fry (Cheese Buldak)
Even Tastier Than Your Favorite Restaurant! Ultimate Cheese Buldak Recipe
A fiery, incredibly delicious cheese chicken stir-fry. Learn how to make this mouthwatering dish at home!
Main Ingredients- 400g boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup tteokguk tteok (rice cake slices for soup), soaked in water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green onion, diagonally sliced
- 1 pack enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
- 2 Korean green chilies (cheongyang peppers), finely chopped (adjust to spice preference)
- A pinch of red chili, for color (optional)
- A little cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Spicy and Sweet Sauce Ingredients- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A little ginger juice or minced ginger (for enhanced flavor)
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or mulyeot (for gloss and sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A little ginger juice or minced ginger (for enhanced flavor)
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup or mulyeot (for gloss and sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the tteokguk tteok (rice cake slices) under cold water and let them soak. This step helps the rice cakes absorb the sauce better and become tender.
Step 2
Time to prepare the vegetables! Thinly slice the onion. Diagonally slice the green onion. Finely chop the Korean green chilies and red chili. If you enjoy extra spice, feel free to add more green chilies.
Step 3
Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms, rinse them gently, and then separate them into strands using a fork or your fingers. These will add a nice crisp texture towards the end of cooking.
Step 4
Rinse the boneless chicken thighs under running water and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and black pepper. This initial seasoning enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious sauce! In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, ginger juice, corn syrup, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and the sweetener is dissolved.
Step 6
Add the prepared sauce to the seasoned chicken. Use your hands to mix and coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This marinating time allows the flavors to deeply penetrate the chicken.
Step 7
Heat a pan over medium-low heat with a little cooking oil or butter (if you want extra richness). Add the sliced green onions and sauté until fragrant. This step creates a flavorful green onion oil base for the dish.
Step 8
Once the green onions are fragrant, add the marinated chicken to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat until the chicken changes color and is mostly cooked through.
Step 9
When the chicken is nearly cooked, add the soaked tteokguk tteok and 6 tablespoons of water. Stir well to combine. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice cakes are tender. Once the chicken is done, add the sliced onions and stir-fry with the sauce.
Step 10
When the onions become slightly translucent, add the enoki mushrooms and chopped chilies. Stir-fry briefly until the mushrooms are cooked and the chilies release their aroma.
Step 11
We’re almost there! Reduce the heat to low. Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the stir-fry. Cover the pan or use the residual heat to melt the cheese completely. The creamy cheese beautifully balances the spicy chicken.
Step 12
Finally, sprinkle with parsley flakes if desired for a beautiful finish. Your delicious Cheese Buldak is ready! Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and cheesy goodness.
