Baek Jong-won's Chuncheon-Style Dakgalbi Recipe: A Perfectly Spicy and Sweet Meal

Chuncheon-style Dakgalbi is a representative Korean dish loved by everyone, featuring a spicy sauce and a variety of vegetables. Try making Chuncheon-style Dakgalbi easily at home using Baek Jong-won's recipe!

Preparing the Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pack (approx. 350g) (thighs, breasts, etc.)
• Onion: 1/2
• Potato: 1
• Carrot: a little
• Cabbage: a little
• Green Onion: 1
• Garlic: 5-6 cloves
• Cheongyang Pepper: 1-2

Sauce Ingredients

• Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1 cup
• Gochugaru (Korean chili powder): 1 cup
• Soy Sauce: 1 cup
• Sugar: 1 cup
• Mirin (sweet rice wine): 7/8 cup
• Sesame Oil: a little
• Sesame Seeds: a little

Additional Ingredients (optional)

• Tteok (rice cake) or Udon Noodles: to taste

Instructions

1. Making the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Stir well.
2. Refrigerate the sauce for at least 3 hours to deepen the flavor.
3. Add minced garlic to the marinated sauce and set aside.

2. Preparing the Dakgalbi Ingredients

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cut the onion, potato, carrot, cabbage, green onion, garlic, and cheongyang pepper into appropriate sizes.
3. Briefly blanch the tteok or udon noodles in boiling water.

3. Stir-frying the Dakgalbi

1. Add a little olive oil to a large pan and stir-fry the chicken.
2. Once the chicken is partially cooked, add the prepared vegetables and stir-fry together.
3. Add the marinated sauce and stir-fry, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
4. Once the vegetables have wilted, add the tteok or udon noodles and continue to stir-fry.
5. When the tteok and udon noodles are cooked, finish by sprinkling with sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Tips

1. Marinated Sauce

• The longer the sauce marinates, the richer the flavor will be, so it's best to prepare it in advance.
  2. Chicken Selection
• Chicken thighs are tender and juicy, while chicken breasts offer a leaner flavor.
  3. Vegetable Preparation
• Cut the vegetables into large pieces to maintain their texture and prevent them from becoming mushy during stir-frying.
  4. Sauce Adjustment
• The sauce may taste strong initially, but the flavor will balance as it cooks, so don't worry.
  5. Adding Water Gradually
• Add water gradually to prevent the sauce from burning, resulting in a more delicious dish.

Precautions

• Sauce Adjustment: Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
• Burn Prevention: Be careful when handling the hot pan and sauce.
• Thoroughly Cook the Chicken: Always ensure the chicken is fully cooked for safety.

Chuncheon-style Dakgalbi is characterized by its spicy and sweet flavor and abundant ingredients. Create a simple yet impressive Dakgalbi using Baek Jong-won's recipe. It's the perfect dish to enjoy with family and friends! 😊