Steps

1. Prepare chicken thighs cut for karaage (Japanese fried chicken).
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2. In a bowl, combine Soy Sauce 1.5 tbsp, Tamari Soy Sauce 1.5 tbsp, Sugar 1.5 tbsp, Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) 2 tbsp, Grated Garlic 1 clove, Grated Ginger 1 clove, and Sesame Oil 1 tsp. Mix to create the braising sauce.
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3. Add the chicken thighs (300g) to the bowl with the sauce and thoroughly massage the chicken to coat. If you like it spicy, add red chili peppers at this stage as well. (Secret Tip: Let it marinate for a while to let the flavors soak in.)
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4. Soak the mung bean glass noodles (30g) in water.
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5. Cut the onion (1) into large wedges.
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6. Peel the potatoes (2) and cut them into slices about 1cm to 1.5cm thick.
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7. Roughly chop the green onions (2-3 stalks) into about 4cm lengths.
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8. Heat sesame oil (1 tbsp) in a frying pan and sauté the cut onion. (Secret Tip: Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and softens to bring out its flavor and sweetness.)
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9. Once the onion has softened, add the marinated chicken thighs and stir-fry briefly while mixing.
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10. Add some of the potatoes, pour in 1 cup of water, and mix everything lightly.
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11. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it steam-braise to draw out the sweetness of the onions and the umami of the chicken.
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12. Add the remaining potatoes and mix to coat them with the cooking liquid.
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13. Add torn red chili peppers. Remove seeds if you prefer less heat. (Secret Tip: Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preference.)
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14. Cover again with the lid and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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15. Finally, add the soaked glass noodles and the chopped green onions.
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16. Cover again with the lid and cook until the glass noodles are tender.
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17. Pile the Jjimdak generously onto small plates. (Secret Tip: After eating about half, add rice and mix it with the remaining sauce for an even more delicious experience.)
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