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Dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕) – Spicy Chicken Stew
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Dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕) – Spicy Chicken Stew
Laura Chen
4
20 minutes
60 minutes
600
Korean
Main course
Dakbokkeumtang, also known as spicy Korean chicken stew, is a hearty, spicy dish cooked with vegetables, potatoes and, of course, chicken. It suits cold days and combines heat, sweetness and savory flavors.

Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken legs, cut into pieces
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, cut into pieces
- 1 red chili, finely sliced
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 700 ml water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and pat dry.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot and sear the chicken pieces on all sides over high heat.
- Add the garlic, onion, carrots and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar and black pepper and stir well.
- Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes.
- Add the scallions and red chili and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
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