Dakdoritang Recipe

Dakidoritang is a dish that can be described as a spicy, succulent chicken soup with potatoes. It is often eaten with rice in order to set off the heat from the soup. So why not give this spicy dish a try?

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 1 Medium-sized Chicken: sliced into chunks
- 1 Cup of Baby Potatoes
- 1 Small Onion: sliced
- 1 Small Carrot: diced
- 2 PCS. of Red Chili Peppers: seeded and chopped
- 4 Cloves of Garlic: minced
- 6 Cups of Water

Ingredients for the Sauce:

- 1 Clove of Garlic: minced
- 3 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 8 TBSP. of Water
- 2 TBSP. of Gochugaru, Korean Chili Powder (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 2 TBSP. of Gochujang, Korean Chili Paste (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Oil
- 2 TBSP. of Soju, Korean Rice Wine (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 1/2 TBSP. of Honey
- 2 TBSP. of Ketchup

Instructions: 

-1- In a large pot, boil half of the water. Add the chicken and let it cook for at least 10 minutes over high heat. Remove the chicken from the heat. Allow it to cool and set aside.

-2- Prepare the Sauce
     In a bowl, combine together the following ingredients: garlic, soy sauce, water, Gochugaru, Gochujang, sesame oil, Soju, honey and ketchup. Mix well and set this aside.

-3- Wash the chicken under cool, running water. Place the chicken into a large bowl. Pour the sauce over it, mix it to make sure that it is all coated well.

-4- Place everything into a large pot, add the rest of the ingredients: the remaining water, potatoes, carrots, onions, chilies and garlic. Bring the soup to a boil while stirring continuously. Lower the heat and let it simmer until the vegetables become tender. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

-5- Enjoy!

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