DAKGALBI

Introduction

Dakgalbi is a popular Korean stir-fried chicken dish made with tender chicken, assorted vegetables, and chewy rice cakes tossed in a spicy gochujang-based sauce. It’s flavorful, hearty, and fun to cook together at the table—often served sizzling in a large pan with melted cheese on top. This dish is perfect for sharing with friends or family, and it never fails to impress with its bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

• 600g boneless chicken thighs or breast

• ½ cabbage (roughly chopped)

• 1 sweet potato (thinly sliced)

• 1 onion (sliced)

• 1 green onion (cut into large pieces)

• 2 sausages (optional, sliced)

• 2 servings udon noodles (optional)

Preparation : sauce

• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix everything well to make the spicy marinade.

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:
   Rinse the chicken thoroughly, trim off excess fat, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Soak briefly in cold water, then drain.

2. Prepare the vegetables:
   Slice the cabbage, sweet potato, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Cut the green onion into 5cm (2-inch) lengths.

3. Marinate the chicken:
   In a large bowl, add the chicken and the sauce. Mix well until evenly coated, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors absorb.

4. Cook the chicken:
   Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil it. Add the marinated chicken and spread it evenly across the pan.
   Stir-fry for about 4–5 minutes until the chicken starts to cook through.

5. Add vegetables:
   Add the cabbage, sweet potato, onion, and sausages (if using). Stir-fry together, mixing well so everything is coated in the sauce.

6. Add noodles (optional):
   If adding udon noodles, blanch them briefly in boiling water, drain, and add to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the sauce thickens and all ingredients are cooked through.

7. Finish:
   Lower the heat and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover briefly until melted.
   Just before serving, drizzle a bit of sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds for aroma.

✨Tips

-Adding grated apple or pear to the marinade gives a natural sweetness and helps tenderize the chicken.
-You can also use rice cakes (tteok) or instant ramen noodles for a more filling version.
-If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of gochugaru or gochujang slightly.