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Mul Dak-galbi

물닭갈비
Mul Dak-galbi

Soupy spicy chicken, Taebaek coal-town food

About the dish

Chuncheon-style dak-galbi eaten in a soupy broth. In Chuncheon, the home of dak-galbi, locals enjoy mul dak-galbi — seasoned chicken and vegetables simmered in plenty of stock until soupy. This spicy-broth variation gains extra fun from udon noodles and fried rice stirred in at the end.

Key ingredient

Chicken (dak-gogi) — lean, easily digested quality protein, ideal for recovery and restorative meals; methionine and essential amino acids support the liver and immunity; rich in vitamin A for healthy skin and mucous membranes. In season year-round (a summer tonic); raised nationwide.

Ingredients

Main: chicken thigh, cabbage, rice cake, sweet potato, perilla leaves, udon noodles, stock · Seasoning: gochujang, chili powder, soy sauce, minced garlic, curry powder

Simple recipe

  1. Cut the chicken thigh into pieces and prepare the rice cake and vegetables.
  2. Marinate the chicken in chili powder, gochujang and minced garlic.
  3. Put the chicken and vegetables in a shallow pot and pour in the stock.
  4. Simmer while stirring in the seasoning until soupy.
  5. Add udon noodles and perilla leaves to finish.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Ryeo
Guksundang · Gangwon · ABV 25%

Ryeo (Guksundang, Gangwon) — a distilled soju at 25% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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