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닭볶음탕 (Dakbokkumtang)

Korean1 hour
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Warm your heart and spice up your dinner table tonight with this comforting and flavorful stew!

ingredients
chicken2pounds
potato2
carrot1
onion1
garlic5cloves
green onion2stalks
gochugaru2tablespoons
soy sauce1cup
sugar1tablespoon
water4cups
egg4
sesame oil1tablespoon
instructions
    1

    Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

    2

    Peel and chop the potatoes and carrot into chunks and slice the onion.

    3

    In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.

    4

    Add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    5

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is browned.

    6

    Stir in the soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, and water. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

    7

    Add the chopped potatoes, carrot, and onion to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil.

    8

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

    9

    After 30 minutes, use a ladle to add the eggs directly into the stew, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are cooked through.

    10

    Meanwhile, chop the green onion to use as a garnish.

    11

    Once the dish is ready, serve hot and sprinkle the chopped green onion on top for added freshness and flavor.

Servings

4

How to be creative
  • Add mushrooms for an earthy flavor in your stew.
  • Serve with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.
  • Incorporate different vegetables like zucchini or bok choy to enhance the dish.
Important Tips
  • For extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Make sure to taste and adjust the spice level by adding more gochugaru if desired.
  • Let the stew sit for 10 minutes after cooking; the flavors will meld beautifully.
nutritions
  • fats: 15 grams
  • protein: 35 grams
  • calories: 400
  • carbohydrates: 30 grams
Health impact

This dish provides a good source of protein from the chicken, with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, making it a balanced meal for energy and health.