Set for Five

Chapter I · Chicken·Korean

Dakjjim

sticky, spicy, tender. gochujang-sweet-heat. 4 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 28 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 1.75 lb (800 g)·bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 (400 g)·potatoes, large chunks
  • 2 (200 g)·carrots, chunks
  • 1 (250 g)·onion, wedges

Sauce

  • 3 Tbs (60 g)·gochujang
  • 3 Tbs (45 mL)·soy sauce
  • 1.5 Tbs (30 g)·rice syrup or honey
  • 5 cloves (15 g)·garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL)·water

Layer

Everything already in the pot.

Pressure

High Pressure 28 min

Release

Full natural release, about 24 min

Full NR keeps the potatoes intact and the sauce lacquered. A quick release would seize the meat.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.