🥘Don’t Miss These Foods in Korea #11 : Andong Jjimdak: The Sweet and Savory Braised Chicken
🥘Don’t Miss These Foods in Korea #11 : Andong Jjimdak: The Sweet and Savory Braised Chicken Hello! Welcome back to our 'Don’t Miss These Foods in Korea' series. Today, for our 11th post, we are introducing a dish that everyone loves: Andong Jjimdak (Korean Braised Chicken). If you like chicken and a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, this dish will be your new favorite! 1. What is Andong Jjimdak? Andong Jjimdak is a popular Korean dish made with chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions, and other vegetables. Everything is simmered together in a special soy sauce-based liquid. The word 'Jjim' means "braised" or "steamed." In this dish, the sauce is cooked down until it is thick and rich. It has a 'Sweet and Salty' taste with a tiny hint of spiciness from dried red peppers. One of the best parts is the glass noodles (chewy transparent noodles) that soak up all the delicious sauce! 2. A Little Bit of History This dish comes from a city...