Baek Jong-won’s Super Simple Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
Baek Jong-won’s Super Simple Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
Make Baek Jong-won’s Dakgalbi Easily at Home
Experience the authentic taste of Chuncheon Dakgalbi right in your kitchen! This recipe by Baek Jong-won makes it incredibly simple to prepare a delicious dakgalbi just by stir-frying. The perfectly balanced sweet and spicy sauce coats the chicken and vegetables, making it an irresistible dish.
Main Ingredients- 500g chicken thigh or boneless chicken
- 1 onion
- 1/4 head of cabbage
- 4 stalks of green onion (scallions)
- 1/2 sweet potato (or potato)
Spicy & Sweet Dakgalbi Sauce- 1/3 cup soy sauce (approx. 80ml)
- 1/3 cup mirin (or cooking wine) (approx. 80ml)
- 1/3 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste) (approx. 80g)
- 1/3 cup fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (approx. 30g)
- 1/3 cup sugar (approx. 60g)
- 1/3 cup minced garlic (approx. 50g)
- 1 tsp minced ginger (approx. 5g)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 15ml)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (approx. 80ml)
- 1/3 cup mirin (or cooking wine) (approx. 80ml)
- 1/3 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste) (approx. 80g)
- 1/3 cup fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (approx. 30g)
- 1/3 cup sugar (approx. 60g)
- 1/3 cup minced garlic (approx. 50g)
- 1 tsp minced ginger (approx. 5g)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 15ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The key to delicious dakgalbi is the sauce! First, cut about 500g of chicken thigh or boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4cm). In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, mirin, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper. Gently mix everything together with your hands until the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes for a deeper flavor.
Step 2
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Slice 1 onion thickly. Chop 1/4 head of cabbage into large pieces. Cut 4 stalks of green onion into 5cm lengths diagonally. Peel and cut 1/2 sweet potato (or potato) into pieces about the thickness of your pinky finger. Adding sweet potatoes or potatoes will make the dakgalbi even more delicious with their sweetness.
Step 3
Add all the prepared vegetables to the marinated chicken and mix well again. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the mixture. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. Once the vegetables start releasing moisture, stir and flip continuously to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. You can test if the sweet potatoes or potatoes are cooked by poking them with a chopstick.
Step 4
Once the sweet potatoes or potatoes are tender, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added aroma and flavor.
Step 5
Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes after adding the sesame oil and seeds, allowing the flavors to meld together. Be careful not to overcook, as the vegetables can become too soft. Turn off the heat once cooked.
Step 6
Transfer the finished dakgalbi to a serving dish. Enjoy the piping hot dakgalbi with a side of rice!
Step 7
Baek Jong-won’s dakgalbi sauce is incredibly easy to make, yet it delivers a rich and complex flavor that rivals authentic Chuncheon dakgalbi. The perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory is truly delightful.
Step 8
This dish is so addictive, you won’t be able to stop at just one bite! How about making tonight’s dinner special and delicious with Baek Jong-won’s super simple dakgalbi recipe?
