Dakgalbi
Description
Dakgalbi is a spicy Korean stir-fried chicken dish cooked with gochujang, vegetables, and often rice cakes. The tender chicken is coated in a sweet-spicy sauce and stir-fried with cabbage, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables. This popular dish is often cooked at the table in large cast iron pans.
Ingredients
Chicken (thighs, boneless)
Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
Soy sauce
Sugar
Garlic
Cabbage
Sweet potatoes
Rice cakes
Onions
Sesame oil
Variations
Regional variations exist in vegetable selection and spice level. Chuncheon-style is famous for its generous use of cabbage and sweet potatoes. Some versions add cheese for fusion.
Fun Facts
Dakgalbi is so popular in Chuncheon that there's a Dakgalbi Street with dozens of restaurants specializing in this dish.