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Andong jjimdak
In a wide pot, combine chicken, soy, sugar, rice wine, garlic, ginger and water. Bring to a boil, skim, then add potato, carrot and onion.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Andong jjimdak take?
1 hr all in โ 20 min prep, 40 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 80 ml. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
80 ml of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
2 tbsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Bone-in chicken โ Thigh fillets. Shorter simmer. Watch the potato.
Any tips from this recipe?
A spoon of gochujang is a modern heat option, not required for Andong style. It reheats well. The noodles keep drinking sauce โ add a splash of water.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.