Cultural background
Dakgaejang is mainly sought after when one wants to warm up, enjoyed as a spicy soup for hangovers or during cold weather.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Place the chicken in water and boil it to make the broth.
- 2Shred the boiled chicken and prepare it.
- 3Prepare the fernbrake, bean sprouts, and green onion.
- 4Pour the broth into a pot, add chili powder and garlic, and bring to a boil.
- 5Add the prepared chicken and vegetables and let it boil once more.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Vegetarian options are not available due to the use of chicken.
How to order
닭개장 주세요
Dak-gae-jang ju-se-yo
Please give me Dakgaejang