Korean Spicy Stir-fried Cartilage
Quick answer
Odolppyeo-bokkeum is a fiery Korean stir-fry of chicken cartilage marinated in a sauce of gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar, then cooked at maximum heat...
What makes this special
- A spicy gochujang marinade bonds to chicken cartilage in this fiery Odolppyeo-bokkeum stir-fry.
- Thorough drying then 10-minute marinade bonds the gochujang coating tightly
- Cartilage delivers a dual texture: crisp outer bite and chewy inner resistance
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Rinse 300 g chicken cartilage briefly, then drain it well in a sieve.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon gochugaru...
- 3 Add the sauce to the dried cartilage and toss with a spoon or gloved hand un...
Odolppyeo-bokkeum is a fiery Korean stir-fry of chicken cartilage marinated in a sauce of gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar, then cooked at maximum heat for a short burst. The cartilage delivers a distinctive crunch-then-chew that no other cut can replicate, and thorough drying with paper towels before marinating ensures the sauce clings directly to the surface. After ten minutes of marinating, the cartilage hits a ripping-hot oiled pan to pick up smoky wok char, followed by onion, green onion, and hot green chilies that are tossed until all moisture evaporates and the glaze turns glossy. Keeping the total stir-fry time brief is critical, since prolonged cooking turns the cartilage from pleasantly crunchy to unpleasantly tough.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Step
Rinse 300 g chicken cartilage briefly, then drain it well in a sieve.
Press every piece with paper towels until the surface feels dry, because leftover moisture weakens the marinade and prevents quick browning.
- 2Season
In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until the paste loosens and no dry pepper clumps remain.
- 3Season
Add the sauce to the dried cartilage and toss with a spoon or gloved hand until every piece is thinly coated.
Leave it at room temperature for 10 minutes so the seasoning grips the surface.
- 4Control
Heat the pan over high heat until it is very hot, then add 1 tablespoon cooking oil.
Spread in the marinated cartilage and stir-fry quickly for about 2 minutes, keeping it moving so the sauce chars lightly without burning.
- 5Step
When the cartilage edges look browned and the spicy aroma deepens, add 80 g onion, 40 g green onion, and 2 hot green chilies.
Keep the heat high so the vegetables sear instead of releasing too much liquid.
- 6Finish
Stir-fry for about 1 more minute, just until the vegetable moisture evaporates and the sauce clings in a glossy glaze.
Stop before the cartilage tightens and serve immediately, with rice balls if desired to balance the heat.
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