Cheese Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry) - Famous Seoul Restaurant Style
Today, we're making Cheese Dakgalbi (Korean spicy chicken) just like a famous restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul. One bite and you'll feel like you've landed in Seoul.
Equipment
- 1 wok pan (large enough to fit all the ingredients)
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Knife and chopping board
- 1 paper towels (to pat the chicken)
- 1 Lid (to cover the pan)
- 1 Kitchen torch (optional, for finishing touch)
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken thigh fillet
- 1 stalk green onion
- 1/4 head cabbage
- 8 pieces rice cake
- 1 small sweet potato
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
Dakgalbi Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp Matsul or Mirin (Korean cooking wine)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Make slashes in the chicken and poke holes in the skin with a fork.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dakgalbi Sauce
- In a bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, oyster sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
Marinate the Chicken
- Coat the chicken with the sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Slice the sweet potato thinly, about the thickness of a pinky finger.
- Cut the cabbage into large cubes.
- Slice the green onion into 3 cm pieces.
- Soak the rice cakes (tteok) in water to soften.
Cook the Dakgalbi
- Heat 5 tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Place the cabbage at the bottom of the pan, then layer the sweet potato, green onion, and rice cakes on top.
- Add the marinated chicken on top.
Cook the Dish
- Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
- If it starts to burn, add 50ml of water to prevent it from sticking.
Add the Cheese
- Push the chicken and vegetables to the sides of the pan and place mozzarella cheese in the center.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Optional
- For extra flavor, you can use a kitchen torch to lightly char the cheese on top for a smoky finish.
Cheese Dakgalbi 치즈 닭갈비
- Jal meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
- Dip the dakgalbi in the cheese before taking a bite!This is the real taste of Seoul-style cheese dakgalbi, just like in Korean restaurants.
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