Korean Sweet and Spicy Hot Daktoritang Recipe

Name: Korean Sweet and Spicy Hot Daktoritang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 to 300 grams Chicken thighs (boneless); 2 to 3 peices Chicken thighs (with bones); 3 Potatoes; 1 Onion; 1 Carrot; 2 to 3 Boiled eggs; 1 tbsp Red chilli powder; 1 tbsp Gochujang; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Grated garlic; 1 tbsp Grated ginger; 1 tbsp Ground sesame (white); 200 ml Water; 1 optional Mushrooms/ dangmyeon/ etc

Servings: persons

200 to 300 grams Chicken thighs (boneless)
2 to 3 peices Chicken thighs (with bones)
3 Potatoes
1 Onion
1 Carrot
2 to 3 Boiled eggs
1 tbsp Red chilli powder
1 tbsp Gochujang
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Grated garlic
1 tbsp Grated ginger
1 tbsp Ground sesame (white)
200 ml Water
1 optional Mushrooms/ dangmyeon/ etc

1
Cut the chicken into bite sizes.
2
Put them into a pan with cold water and bring to the boil to cook the chicken (keep the stock after cooking the chicken).
3
Meanwhile cut the vegetables into bite sizes.
4
Cut the potatoes into quarters and cut the carrot and onion roughly.
5
Combine the sauce ingredients and stir well.
6
If you don't like too much spicy hotness use a generous amount of sugar.
7
Fry the vegetables quickly.
8
After the onion has wilted...
9
Add 1 chicken and 3 sauce mixture.
10
Continue to fry.
11
Fry and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.
12
Add 1 chicken stock.
13
Add dangmyeon, boiled eggs and mushrooms at this point if you want to.
14
When the potatoes are tender it is done!
15
Add more sugar if it is too hot.
16
Simmer longer and the flavor will be more rounded!

9186

kcal

Calories

465

Fat

Carbs

1222

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 to 300 grams Chicken thighs (boneless), 2 to 3 peices Chicken thighs (with bones), 3 Potatoes, 1 Onion, and more.

Yes, Korean Sweet and Spicy Hot Daktoritang falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Korean Sweet and Spicy Hot Daktoritang

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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