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Braised Spicy Chicken — traditional dish from Busan, South Korea
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Braised Spicy Chicken

How to order / say it
Say it 닭볶음탕 — [dak-bo-kkum-tang]
Order I'd like the dakbokkeumtang, please.
Locally 닭볶음탕 주세요.
Say locally

A hearty dish of chicken slowly braised in a spicy and savory red sauce.

Why try it?

Dakbokkeumtang represents Busan's knack for comfort food packed with bold flavors. The dish's warmth and spice make it a go-to meal for gatherings and family days.

How it tastes

The chicken is incredibly tender, with rich flavors permeating through a thick sauce. The spice level is moderate, offering a lingering warmth with umami depth.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Dakbokkeumtang became popular in the mid-20th century, as post-war Korea embraced heartwarming, communal meals. The dish grew in favor for its robust flavor and ability to transform simple ingredients into a rich meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g chicken
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥣 50 g gochujang
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🧄 80 g onion
  • 🫒 10 ml sesame oil

Method

  1. 1 Cut chicken into pieces and marinate with gochujang and soy sauce.
  2. 2 Fry onions in a pot until golden.
  3. 3 Add chicken, potatoes, and carrots, then add water.
  4. 4 Simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

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