Why Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang Is Korea’s Soul Food: Full Recipe, Nutrition & Cultural History

🇰🇷 The recipe below is based on official Korean MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) data.

This Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang (Plum-Marinated Eggplant Chicken Stew) guide uses official MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) data. For an authentic Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang recipe, this Korean dish blends savory chicken, tender eggplant, and plum extract’s tang. Prepare this wholesome meal; bring authentic Korean cuisine to your table.

### Nutrition
Based on official MFDS data (per serving):
* Calories: 211.4 kcal
* Carbohydrates: 10.9 g
* Protein: 16.9 g
* Fat: 11.0 g
* Sodium: 289.4 mg

### History
Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang is a balanced Korean stew. Maesil (plum) extract tenderizes chicken with sweet-tart notes. Eggplant (gaji) absorbs rich flavors. Traditional, with seasonal ingredients, it’s comforting Korean cuisine.

### Ingredients
(One serving)
* Chicken (dalkgogi): 100g
* Eggplant (gaji): 30g, diced
* Plum extract (maesil-aekgiseu): 5g
* Green onion (pa): 5g, chopped
* Garlic (maneul): 2g, minced
* Soybean oil (daeduyu): 3g
* Soy sauce (ganjang): 3g
* Vinegar (sikcho): 2g
* Mirin (mirim): 2g
* Oligosaccharide (olligodang): 2g
* Sesame oil (chamgireum): 1g

### Tips (Mom’s Tips)
1. **Marinate:** Marinate chicken (plum extract, soy sauce, garlic) 15-20 min for flavor/tenderizing.
2. **Eggplant:** For firmer, add 5 min before done. For softer, add with chicken.
3. **Balance:** Taste sauce. Adjust oligosaccharide or vinegar.

### Steps
Making Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang:
1. **Prep:** Cut chicken, eggplant, mince garlic, chop green onion.
2. **Sauce:** Mix plum extract (5g), soy sauce (3g), vinegar (2g), mirin (2g), oligosaccharide (2g), minced garlic (2g). Stir.
3. **Brown Chicken:** Heat soybean oil (3g) in pot (medium-high). Brown chicken 3-4 min.

4. **Add Veg/Sauce:** Add eggplant, then sauce. Coat.
5. **Simmer:** Cover, medium-low heat, simmer 10-15 min. Chicken cooked, eggplant tender. Stir.

6. **Finish:** Stir in green onion (5g), sesame oil (1g) before serving.
7. **Serve:** Serve hot with rice.

### FAQ
* **Q: What is Maesilipeungajidalkbokeumtang?**
* A: Korean chicken/eggplant stew, flavored by sweet-tart plum extract (maesil-aekgiseu).
* **Q: Can I use fresh plums?**
* A: Extract is traditional. Fresh plums can substitute (pureed), adjust sweetness/tartness, but flavor differs.

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