Jjimdak (찜닭) Recipe: This is the ultimate Korean braised chicken recipe perfected by Chef Eonam

(actor Ryu Soo-young) over 2 years of research.

“The color and taste are almost restaurant-quality. Actually, it’s even more delicious now,

” he confidently states. This traditional Korean food recipe allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality jjimdak at home

for just 10,000 won, bringing the authentic taste of Korean cuisine to your family table.

1. Ingredients Preparation

1-1. Main Ingredients

Chicken can be purchased for around 8,000 won at most, or 6,000-7,000 won on sale.

Simply remove the internal organs like liver and kidneys for preparation.

Sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) 100g should be about the thickness of a relay baton.

Potatoes should be sliced flat, slightly thinner than a finger joint. Also prepare green onions and regular onions.

1-2. Golden Ratio Seasoning (Please follow the ratio exactly!)

The key to this Korean jjimdak recipe lies in this golden ratio seasoning:

• Soy sauce 8 (about 60ml when filled in a soju glass, roughly 8-9 tablespoons)
• Black bean sauce powder (jjajang powder) 2 (magical powder that creates the dark color and authentic taste)
• Oyster sauce 2
• Sugar 3
  
  

1-3. Additional Ingredients

Dried red peppers –

Vietnamese-style spicy varieties are recommended. Without these, it becomes soy sauce braised chicken instead.

This is crucial for achieving the distinctive aroma and flavor of authentic Korean jjimdak.

Prepare minced garlic 1 clove, ginger 1/2 tablespoon (extremely important), vinegar 1 tablespoon, black pepper 20 turns,

salt 3 pinches, and water 800ml.

2. Cooking Process

2-1. Preparation

First, soak the sweet potato noodles in lukewarm water.

Pre-soaking prevents them from becoming mushy when cooked. Make deep cuts in the thicker parts of the

chicken for better seasoning penetration and even cooking.

2-2. Searing the Chicken

Heat a wide, deep pan without oil and start searing from the skin side of the chicken.

The chicken will release enough oil, so no additional oil is needed.

Season with 3 pinches of salt and sear for just 1 minute without moving it – you’ll see the oil sizzling out.

When the chicken turns golden brown, flip it and add the dried red peppers. Gently shake the pan to infuse the spicy

flavor of the peppers into the chicken oil for 1-2 minutes.

2-3. Stir-frying with Seasoning and Vegetables

Add the pre-mixed golden ratio seasoning and stir.

The starch in the black bean powder will thicken the sauce, creating a glossy coating on the chicken

– this is what gives Korean jjimdak its characteristic appearance.

Add the sliced onions, vegetables, minced garlic, and ginger.

Stir-fry vigorously over high heat for at least 1 minute until the onions soften. Cook until the aroma changes to

a sweet smell and it feels like it might stick to the pan.

2-4. Braising and Simmering

Pour in 800ml of water and add vinegar and plenty of black pepper, then bring to a boil over high heat.

When the broth starts boiling, add potatoes around the edges (not in the center to prevent breaking), cover,

and simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the lid and continue cooking on medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked,

then increase to high heat for the final 5 minutes to achieve your desired consistency.

2-5. Final Touch

When the broth reduces to the right consistency, add the soaked sweet potato noodles to one side of the pot.

If the broth becomes too thick after the noodles absorb the liquid, add about half a cup of water.

For the perfect presentation of this Korean dish, pour the entire contents of the pot onto a large plate instead of

using a ladle – this prevents the potatoes from breaking and creates an authentic Korean jjimdak presentation.

For adults, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top for extra heat.

3. Success Tips

The secret to this Korean jjimdak recipe lies in the golden ratio seasoning and dried red peppers.

The black bean powder is the key to achieving restaurant-quality taste, and ginger is absolutely essential – never omit it.

With this recipe perfected over 2 years of research, you can now enjoy the authentic taste of Korean cuisine at home.

For just 10,000 won, your entire family can savor this traditional Korean food that rivals any restaurant’s jjimdak!

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