Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles)
Local name: 안동찜닭
In short: Chicken braised with potatoes and carrots in a sweet soy sauce, then tossed with chewy glass noodles and a little chili, a specialty of Andong. It takes about 1 h 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 h 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 615 kcal
Andong jjimdak is a braised chicken dish named for the city of Andong, where it is a local specialty. Bone-in chicken simmers with potatoes, carrots and dried chilies in a sweet soy sauce, and chewy glass noodles go in at the end to soak up the glossy sauce. It tastes mildly spicy, deeply savory and a little sweet, and it is made for sharing from one big dish.
Instructions
- Soak the glass noodles in warm water for 30 minutes and drain. Boil the chicken in a pot of water for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse it.
- Stir the soy sauce, 2 tbsp of the sugar, rice wine, garlic, ginger, pepper and water together in a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp sugar and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until it melts and turns amber. Add the chicken and turn it for 1 minute to coat it in the caramel.
- Pour in the sauce and add the potatoes, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the noodles and dried chilies, pushing the noodles under the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring often, until the noodles are translucent and chewy and the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Stir in the green chili, scallions and sesame oil. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve straight from the pot.
Tips
- The caramelized sugar gives the dish its dark, glossy color. Stand back when adding the chicken, as it spits. If you skip it, add 1 tbsp dark soy sauce instead.
- The noodles soak up a lot of sauce. If the pot looks dry before they are tender, add 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) of water.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between Andong jjimdak and dak bokkeumtang?
Andong jjimdak is soy-based, sweet and mild, with glass noodles. Dak bokkeumtang is red and fiery, made with gochujang and chili flakes, and usually has no noodles.
Can I make jjimdak less sweet?
Yes. Cut the sugar to 2 tablespoons in total and skip the caramelizing step, then use 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce for color.
Can I make Andong jjimdak ahead of time?
Yes. The noodles keep absorbing sauce, so reheat gently with a splash of water. It keeps for 3 days in the fridge.
How long does it take to make Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles)?
About 1 h 10 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles)?
About 615 kcal per serving, with 40 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 615 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 1300 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
