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Dakbokkeumtang
Mix gochujang, gochugaru, soy, sugar, garlic, ginger and water. Optionally blanch the chicken 2 minutes and drain if you want a cleaner pot.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Dakbokkeumtang 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?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, 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 Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 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 Gochujang โ 3 tbsp; Soy sauce โ 3 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much gochujang?
3 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much gochugaru?
2 tbsp of Gochugaru.
How much soy sauce?
3 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Bone-in chicken โ Thigh fillets. Shorten the simmer so they do not dry.
Any tips from this recipe?
A handful of tteok in the last 8 minutes is a modern pot. Bone-in chicken tastes better. Boneless is faster.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Sesame oil and spring onion. Rice. The leftover sauce is why you cooked extra rice.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.