Anyways, it has been pretty hot in Korea hasn't it? Well I have got a treat for you guys, because this is a very popular dish that is eaten in the summer. Jjimdak 찜닭 is a uintessential summer food. Jjimdak is made with chicken that’s already been prepared, hot peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and other vegetables. At the end, starch noodles are added and the dish is cooked again at a high temperature. This dish is characterized by its spiciness, so it is good to eat with dongchimi (watery radish kimchi) on the side.
There are two varieties of this dish that are especially well know, they are Bongchu jjimdak (봉추찜닭) and Andong jjimdak (안동찜닭). In fact Bongchu jjimdak is just an adaption of Andong jjimdak.
Andong-jjimdak (seasoned and simmered chicken) is a dish that originated in Gyeongsangbukdo, Andong. In 1980 at Andong Market’s Chicken Town, chefs began adding a variety of ingredients into their roasted chicken, and Andong-jjimdak was born.
To make Andong-jjimdak, you add pre-cooked chicken, various large-sliced vegetables, and finally, Chinese noodles (thin noodles made of starch). Then, the entire dish is mixed with a spicy soy-based sauce and simmered to perfection. The flavors of the juicy chicken, chewy noodles, mouth-watering potatoes, onions, and various vegetables come together to create a delightful dish.
Andong-jjimdak is a dish enjoyed by many, and is served in plentiful amounts on a large plate to be eaten in groups. When eating this dish, you must also try it with dongchimi (water-based kimchi with radishes) for an even more enjoyable meal.
Bongchu-jjimdak (Bongchu-style seasoned and simmered chicken) is a dish that originated in the Gyeongsangdo Andong region long ago, and has now been turned into a fusion dish seasoned with spicy sauces to fit the tastes of the people. To make jjimdak, you first add pre-cooked chicken, extremely spicy peppers, mushrooms, carrots and other vegetables, and finally Chinese noodles (thin noodles made of starch). The dish is then simmered to perfection at a high heat.
Bongchu-jjimdak blends the flavors of chicken, spicy peppers, and a sweet soy-based sauce to create a uniquely tasteful dish. The enormous plate takes up almost half of the table holding abundantl amounts of chicken, noodles, potatoes, and other ingredients. The chicken, noodles, and potatoes are thoroughly marinated in the spicy sauce for an addictive taste that you will want to experience again. Try the dongchimi (water-based kimchi with radishes) for added flavor.
That is a lot of history about the dish. Today I will be posting up a recipe for Andong Jjimdak because the two are really similar^^
Ingredients
1kg Chicken
3 Cups Water
1½ oz Cellophane Noodles (japchae)
1 Cup Potato
1 Cup Onion
½ Cup Carrot
2 Green Onions
1 Dried Red Hot Pepper
Sauce Ingredients
4½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp Cooking Wine (or 3 Tbsp Water)
3 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
1½ Tbsp Minced Garlic
1½ tsp Sesame Oil
¼ tsp Black Pepper
2 Pinches Ginger Powder
Method
1. Get about 1kg of chicken .
2. Blanch the chicken in boiling water.
3. Drain the fatty water and set the chicken aside.
4. Soak japchae noodles in hot water while you are preparing the other ingredients.
5. Add all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
6. Place the cooked chicken in a wide bottomed pan. Pour the sauce and 3 cups of water on top of the chicken. Once it starts to boil, reduce the temperature to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, cut the vegetables. Cut the potato into 1 inch cubes. Slice the onion and carrot into a ½ inch thickness. Cut 2 green onions and 1 dried hot pepper into ½ inch pieces.
8. After the chicken has cooked for 15 minutes, add the potato, onion, carrot, and dried pepper into the pan and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes on medium-high: until all of the ingredients are almost cooked.
9. Add the drained noodles and green onions. Cook for 3 more minutes and then turn off the heat.
And there you have it, simple Andong JjimDak.
That is it from me today, although it is quite hot in Korea right now, you will love this dish regardless of the heat. Until next time remember to keep warm, healthy and happy. Happy eating guys!!
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