Dakgaejang || Spicy Chicken Soup, 香辣鸡丝汤, 香辣雞絲湯, 鶏肉のユッケジャン, 닭개장 2

Dakgaejang is a flavorful and spicy Korean soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It’s made with a rich broth, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables.

Ingredients:

• For the Soup Base:
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 carrot, cut into chunks
  • 1 leek, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
• For Serving:
  • Cooked rice
  • Scallions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Boil the Chicken:
   • In a large pot, combine the chicken, water, onion, carrot, leek, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and black pepper.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
2. Remove the Chicken:
   • Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it.
3. Season the Broth:
   • Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce, fish sauce, or red pepper flakes.
4. Serve:
   • Divide the shredded chicken and vegetables among bowls.
   • Ladle the hot broth over the chicken and vegetables.
   • Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
   • Serve with a bowl of cooked rice.

Tips:

• For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or gochugaru (Korean chili powder).
• You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini to the soup.
• Serve with kimchi for a classic Korean meal.