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Authentic Oven Cheese Dak Galbi Master Recipe
Professional Grade
40 Minutes · Serves 2–3

Cheese
Dak Galbi

Authentic spicy marinated chicken thighs, chewy rice cakes, and a bubbling blanket of golden mozzarella. The definitive home-chef guide.

The Professional Masterclass

01.

Chicken Preparation

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, mix the Gochujang, Gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, minced garlic, curry powder, and pepper to create the marinade.

Washing chickenSlicing chicken
02.

Marinating

Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to ensure every piece is coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Hand massaging marinade
03.

Steam-Searing with Foil

Heat a wide pan with oil. Add marinated chicken and cover with foil. High heat for 2 mins, then medium. Add rice cakes when chicken is halfway cooked.

Foil techniqueAdding rice cakes
04.

Cabbage & Reduction

Add prepped cabbage and onions. Increase heat to high. Stir-fry constantly until the cabbage wilts and the sauce reduces into a thick, glossy red glaze.

Adding cabbageStir frying
05.

Molten Metamorphosis

Transfer to a ceramic dish. Add sliced chilies and a mountain of mozzarella. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Transferring dishAdding cheese

The Masterpiece

Final plated dishDetail of melted cheese
“The perfect Dak Galbi is not just about heat. It is about the contrast between the spicy, tender chicken and the rich, cooling embrace of real melted cheese.”