Dak Galbi (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Chicken)

Dak Galbi (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Chicken)

A Korean skillet dish of marinated chicken thighs, cabbage, sweet potato, rice cakes, and aromatic greens cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the chicken and vegetables as described in the ingredient list. Keep the raw chicken separate from the vegetables.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Place the rice cakes in the mixing bowl. If they are firm, cover them with cold water, soak until slightly pliable, and drain well.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Korean Rice Cake

    Cookware: colander, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    In the clean mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Garlic, 10.0 gr Ginger, 20.0 gr gochugaru, 90.0 gr Gochujang, 25.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Mirin, 15.0 ml Sesame Oil, 45.0 ml Soy Sauce

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Add the chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Let it marinate while the remaining ingredients are organized.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 800.0 gr Chicken Thigh

    Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Heat the neutral oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken with all its sauce, spread it into an even layer, and cook until the exterior begins to lose its raw color.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Neutral Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Add the sweet potato, cabbage, onion, and water. Toss gently, cover, and cook over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Green Cabbage, 300.0 gr Sweet Potato, 120.0 ml Water, 150.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, large skillet, lid

  7. Step 7

    Add the prepared rice cakes, scallions, and perilla leaves. Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the rice cakes are tender, the sauce coats the ingredients, and the chicken reaches 74°C internally.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 piece Perilla Leaf, 60.0 gr Scallion

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, instant-read thermometer, large skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Prevent raw chicken and its marinade from contacting ready-to-eat foods. Cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of at least 74°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and reheat thoroughly.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • shared preparation surfaces
  • thick chicken pieces may cook unevenly

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