Bul Dak Recipe

The meaning of Bul Dak literally means Fire Chicken, so one can only imagine how spicy this chicken dish really is. The side dishes that go well with this recipe is that of side dishes that are a bit on the sweet side, such as Radishes and Onions. They are also the most traditional accompaniments to this dish.

This recipe makes 3 servings.

Ingredients you will need: 

- 6 PCS. of Chicken Drumsticks, deboned and sliced into halves
- 2 TBSP. of Light Soy Sauce
- 1 TBSP. of Sugar
- 1 TBSP. of Honey
- 2 TBSP. of Cheong Ju, or Clear Rice Wine (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 Stalk of Green Onion, chopped
- 1 TSP. of Black Pepper
- 1 TBSP. of Corn Oil
- 1 TBSP. of Toasted Sesame Seeds

Ingredients for Sauce: 

- 3 TBSP. of Gochugaru, Korean Chili Powder (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 2 PCS. of Jalapeno Peppers
- 1/2 CUP of Korean Pear, finely chopped (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 small White Onion, minced
- 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 4 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 1 TSP. of Mustard
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Oil
- 1 TBSP. of Sugar
- 1 TBSP. of Honey

Instructions: 

-1- In a large bowl, combine together the soy sauce, honey, Cheong Ju and pepper. Add the chicken and coat it well with the mixture. Marinate the chicken for 20 to 30 minutes.

-2- Combine together the following sauce ingredients in a food processor: Gochugaru, Jalepeno, pears, onion, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, sugar and honey. Give it a pulses until the mixture is turned quite thick. Set this aside for now.

-3- Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pan fry the chicken until it is almost cooked through. Remove the chicken and transfer it into a bowl together with the prepared sauce. Mix it very wel.

-4- In the same pan as before, heat the corn oil over medium-high heat. Return the chicken and the sauce to the pan and continue cooking them together. Let them cook for about 3 minutes or until the chicken has been cooked thoroughly. Now remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

-5- Enjoy!

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