This recipe is very easy to make and is very delicious!
Korean Spicy Braised Chicken and Potatoes (Taktoritang)
1 whole chicken, chopped, or whatever chicken pieces you prefer
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups potatoes, chopped into big pieces
1 cup carrots, chopped into big pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons red pepper paste (gochujang)
4 tablespoons rep pepper flakes (gochugaru)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 tablespoon black pepper
green onions, chopped, for garnish
Place all the above ingredients in a pot, except for the green onions. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, stir occasionally while simmering.
Serve in individual bowls, garnish with green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a splash of sesame oil.
Serve with steamed rice and kimchi.
Adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less red pepper paste (gochujang).
http://www.maangchi.com/ingredients/hot-pepper-paste-gochujang
http://www.maangchi.com/ingredients/hot-pepper-flakes
(I use the less spicy pepper flakes. They are not hot but full of flavor.
Maewoon gochugaru (매운 고추가루): spicy hot pepper flakes
Deol Maewoon gochugaru (덜매운 고추가루): less spicy hot pepper flakes)