Spicy & Sweet Cheese Dakdoritang
How to Make Delicious Cheese Dakdoritang (Spicy Braised Chicken): Easy Tips for Beginners!
What’s more nutritious and affordable than a whole chicken? This recipe transforms an inexpensive and delicious chicken dish into a hearty meal by topping it with gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a guaranteed hit that you won’t regret trying!
Main Ingredients- 1 whole chicken (cleaned)
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1 small onion
- 1 stalk green onion
- Tteokbokki rice cakes (as desired)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 9 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 9 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the cleaned whole chicken under cold water to remove any residual blood. This step is crucial for a clean and non-gamey flavor.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables for the dakdoritang. Chop the potatoes, carrot, onion, and green onion into bite-sized pieces. (Tip: Adding potatoes makes the stew richer and more filling!)
Step 3
Place the chicken in a pot and cover it with water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat to remove impurities. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, then discard the boiling water.
Step 4
Add fresh water to cover the chicken again and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 5
Once the water starts boiling, add the 3 tablespoons of sugar. Sugar helps tenderize the chicken and balance the flavors.
Step 6
Next, add the prepared potatoes, carrot, and onion to the pot. (We’ll add the rice cakes later!)
Step 7
When the vegetables begin to cook and the stew starts to boil again, add all the prepared seasoning ingredients. Mix in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 9 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of gochujang, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 8
After adding the seasonings, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the ingredients are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
Step 9
When the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced to your liking, add the tteokbokki rice cakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and chewy, then turn off the heat. Your delicious dakdoritang is ready!
Step 10
While this dakdoritang is wonderful on its own, you can elevate it further with an extra step.
Step 11
Generously sprinkle about 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the finished dakdoritang. Cover the pot or microwave for 30-40 seconds until the cheese is melted and gooey, creating a fantastic Cheese Dakdoritang! (Tip: You can also melt the cheese over low heat with the lid on instead of using a microwave.)
Step 12
Enjoy your mouth-watering Cheese Dakdoritang!
Step 13
This recipe is delicious even without potatoes, but adding them will result in a thicker and more satisfying stew. The seasoning proportions remain the same, so feel free to add potatoes to make your dakdoritang even richer! >
