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Dakgom

A whole chicken slowly braised with potatoes, carrots and a spicy-sweet sauce. A Korean festive dish made for sharing; the northern version is plainer and spicier than the southern one.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken and cut it into pieces, then brown it in a large heavy pot with a little oil until golden.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger and onion, then fry for 2 minutes, stirring.
  3. Stir in the chilli paste, ground chilli and sugar, and mix to coat the meat.
  4. Add the soy sauce, water, carrots and potatoes, then bring to the boil.
  5. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has reduced by half.
  6. Add the green chilli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil, then serve piping hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Potato-only version. Replace the carrots with more potatoes for a heartier dish, keeping the sauce the same.

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