Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

sobota, 15 lutego 2014

2 1/2 lbs chicken drummettes or 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
2 large potatoes, cut into medium chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces or 10 -12 baby carrots
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 green bell peppers, diced or 1 red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/3-1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
3 tablespoons hot pepper paste or 3 tablespoons korean red pepper paste or 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce or 3 tablespoons hot sauce

1 In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, ginger and garlic.
2 Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
3 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.
4 You may also cook this in the crock pot for several hours.
5 The liquid will thicken as it cools.
6 Enjoy!

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