Tuesday, November 11, 2014

HOW TO COOK DAK BAL (RECIPE)

HOW TO COOK DAK BAL (RECIPE) -it is a popular Korean dish made of chicken feet. Many people especially the Americans do not like the idea of eating it. They find it too disgusting to eat. This dish to me is not disgusting at all depending on how it is prepared. The best way to prepare the feet is to remove the fingertips, rinse with boiling water, then remove the outer layer of skin. The hot water actually keeps the outer layer of the skin from sticking to the main skin. That way, the feet is clean enough to be cooked. We do not eat chicken feet in America but I would like to point out that Korea has very different tradition from US and eating chicken feet is part of it. Like the Buldak, this dish is also prepared and cooked with the intention of making it hot and spicy. In Korea, this dish is also eaten accompanied with Soju or Beer. Dak Bal is easy to make. It does not require too many ingredients. Making the sauce hot is good enough. But what I am going to share with you is how to make Dak Bal in more appealing way so that I can still attract more people to eat this delicious food. Here is the recipe:

                               image source: eastmeetsmacon.wordpress.com

HOW TO COOK DAK BAL (RECIPE)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
30 ounce chicken feet
1/2 cup rice wine
6 tablespoon water
2 thumb-size ginger (grated)
1 small onions (minced)
6 tablespoon soy sauce
4 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon hot chili pepper
3 teaspoon oyster sauce (I prefer Mama Sita's)
1 star anise bud
2 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
boiling water

Preparation and cooking procedure:
1. Prepare the chicken by washing it boiling water.
2. Remove the fingertips and the outer layer skin (the yellow skin.)
3. In a pan, saute garlic and onion until golden brown.
4. Add the chicken feet and saute until the reddish color is gone.
5. Add the remaining ingredients except the sesame seeds.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer. Toss frequently until the sauce thickens.
7. Transfer in a serving plate, garnish with sesame seeds and serve with Soju.

HOW TO MAKE DAK BAL (RECIPE)

No comments:

Post a Comment