{"id":"28014563-1ade-4f20-9fa7-27c0c589255b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/28014563-1ade-4f20-9fa7-27c0c589255b","source_url":"https://www.koreanbapsang.com/jjimdakdakjjim-korean-style-braised/","title":"Jjimdak (Korean Braised Chicken)","description":"Here’s how to make a hearty, flavorful Korean braised chicken dish, jjimdak! It's very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients! Simply omit the chili peppers for a mild version.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.koreanbapsang.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_3384-e1552880074644.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1  medium-sized chicken, cut up (2.5 to 3 pounds of cut pieces)","item":"medium-sized chicken, cut up","quantity":1,"preparation":"2.5 to 3 pounds of cut pieces"},{"text":"3 ounces sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon, 당면)","item":"sweet potato starch noodles","quantity":3,"unit":"oz","preparation":"dangmyeon, 당면"},{"text":"2  medium white or yukon gold potatoes (about 10 ounces)","item":"medium white or yukon gold potatoes","quantity":2,"preparation":"about 10 ounces"},{"text":"1  medium carrot","item":"medium carrot","quantity":1},{"text":"1/2  medium onion","item":"medium onion","quantity":0.5},{"text":"3 - 4  mushroom caps (rehydrated dried shiitake or fresh shiitake, white, or baby bella)","item":"mushroom caps","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"preparation":"rehydrated dried shiitake or fresh shiitake, white, or baby bella"},{"text":"2  scallions","item":"scallions","quantity":2},{"text":"2 - 3  dried whole red chili peppers (4 to 5 small ones)","item":"dried whole red chili peppers","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"4 to 5 small ones"},{"text":"1 - 2  fresh chili peppers or jalapenos (optional)","item":"fresh chili peppers or jalapenos","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"optional"},{"text":"2 tablespoons minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon grated ginger","item":"grated ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oyster sauce (If unavailable, use more soy sauce)","item":"oyster sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"If unavailable, use more soy sauce"},{"text":"2 tablespoons rice wine (mirim or mirin)","item":"rice wine","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"mirim or mirin"},{"text":"2 tablespoons dark brown sugar  ((if unavailable, use regular sugar ))","item":"dark brown sugar ((if unavailable, use regular sugar ))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 to 4 tablespoons corn syrup, Korean jocheong (rice syrup),  Oligodang (oligo syrup), or 2 to 3 tablespoons honey (Adjust to taste)","item":"corn syrup, Korean jocheong (rice syrup), Oligodang (oligo syrup), or 2 to 3 tablespoons honey","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"Adjust to taste"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sesame seeds","item":"sesame seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Soak the starch noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes while preparing the other ingredients. Drain well before using."},{"number":2,"text":"Clean the chicken and cut into small pieces. Trim off excess fat."},{"number":3,"text":"Cut the potatoes in chunks (about 1-1/2 inch) and soak them in water while preparing the other vegetables. Cut the carrot, mushrooms, and onion into bite-sized pieces."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the chicken pieces to a large pot. Pour 3 cups of water over the chicken. (You should reduce the amount of water if not using the noodles.) Add the sauce ingredients except sesame oil and seeds. Bring it to a boil over high heat, uncovered, and continue to boil for about 10 minutes. Skim off the foam."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the potatoes, carrot, mushrooms, onion, dried whole red chili peppers if using, garlic and ginger. Cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. You may see that there still is a lot of liquid, but the potatoes and starch noodles will soak up a lot of the liquid."},{"number":6,"text":"Gently mix in the green chili peppers (or jalapenos), scallions and starch noodles, and continue to cook, uncovered this time, for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil. Garnish with the sesame seeds to serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:20:28.210719+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:20:28.210719+00:00"}