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Dak galbi spicy chicken stir fry

Korean spicy chicken with cabbage and sweet potato in a sticky gochujang sauce. Fast and fiery.

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  • Time30 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.70 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and half the sesame oil. Coat the chicken in it and leave while you prepare the vegetables.

  2. 2

    Cook the rice in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain and cover.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Heat the rest of the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Fry the sweet potato slices for 5 minutes until just tender.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Add the chicken and its sauce with the onion. Stir fry for 8 minutes until cooked through and sticky.

    8 min
  5. 5

    Add the cabbage and a splash of water and cook for 3 minutes until wilted.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Scatter over the spring onions and serve with the rice.

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