# Dakgalbi (from Maangchi)

Video: [Spicy chicken and vegetables (Dakgalbi: 닭갈비)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.66 per serving, ~$13.99 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.34* per serving (77%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb Chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Whole milk
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Rice cake
- 12 dozen Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Korean hot pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Rice syrup
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup Sweet potato
- 8 oz Cabbage
- 4 oz Onion
- some Carrot _(amount estimated)_
- some Green chili pepper _(amount estimated)_
- some Perilla leaves _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 cup Water
- some Kimchi _(amount estimated)_
- 1 bowl Cooked rice

## Steps

1. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=65s) Trim and remove bones from the chicken thighs, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=139s) Place the cut chicken in a bowl and mix with milk, soy sauce, and black pepper to marinate.
3. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=199s) Soak the rice cakes in cold water.
4. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=215s) Minced peeled garlic and ginger together.
5. [4:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=266s) Mix minced garlic and ginger with soy sauce, water, hot pepper flakes, rice syrup, and black pepper in a bowl to make the seasoning sauce.
6. [7:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=430s) Cut the cabbage, onion, carrot, green chili pepper, and sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
7. [7:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=444s) Arrange the vegetables, soaked rice cakes, perilla leaves, marinated chicken, and seasoning sauce in a skillet, adding a little water.
8. [9:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=561s) Cover the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
9. [9:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=575s) Chop some fermented kimchi.
10. [9:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=588s) Uncover the skillet, add the chopped kimchi, and stir everything together while turning the heat to medium.
11. [10:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=626s) Cover and continue cooking until everything is well done.
12. [11:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=708s) Serve the dakgalbi into plates and enjoy.
13. [12:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=767s) In the remaining sauce in the pan, add cooked rice and stir fry.
14. [13:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWccdweoVQg&t=796s) Add a little more kimchi to the fried rice and mix well before tasting.

## Equipment

- Cutting board
- Knife
- Kitchen scale
- Paper towel
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon
- Peeler
- Skillet with lid
- Tongs
- Ladle

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking time for the main skillet stage
- Exact cooking time for the fried rice stage
- Exact total yield and number of servings

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