Asia:
South Korea:
South Korean Tak Toritang (Spicy Chicken and Potato)
INGREDIENTS:
2 ½ pounds chicken drumettes
2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup water
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.
Serve with hot cooked rice.
NOTES:
You can find gochujang, Korean hot pepper paste, in Korean/Asian markets or online.
