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cheese dakgalbi

Cheese Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry) - Famous Seoul Restaurant Style

Author: Blonde Kimchi
650kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 50 minutes
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.
Servings 2 people
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean

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

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)

Method

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  2. Make slashes in the chicken and poke holes in the skin with a fork.
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  3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dakgalbi Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, oyster sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, and ginger powder.
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Marinate the Chicken
  1. Coat the chicken with the sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the sweet potato thinly, about the thickness of a pinky finger.
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  2. Cut the cabbage into large cubes.
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  3. Slice the green onion into 3 cm pieces.
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  4. Soak the rice cakes (tteok) in water to soften.
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Cook the Dakgalbi
  1. Heat 5 tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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  2. Place the cabbage at the bottom of the pan, then layer the sweet potato, green onion, and rice cakes on top.
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  3. Add the marinated chicken on top.
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Cook the Dish
  1. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  2. If it starts to burn, add 50ml of water to prevent it from sticking.
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Add the Cheese
  1. Push the chicken and vegetables to the sides of the pan and place mozzarella cheese in the center.
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  2. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Optional
  1. For extra flavor, you can use a kitchen torch to lightly char the cheese on top for a smoky finish.
Cheese Dakgalbi 치즈 닭갈비
  1. Jal meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
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  2. 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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Nutrition

Calories650kcal

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