Here's a really good recipe for Daktoritang, a type of spicy Korean chicken stew. My mom makes this from time to time, I've made it, and yet to have any complaints.
For the Ingredients:
About 2 and a half pounds chicken (I recommend a mix of drumsticks and breastmeat. The bones really add flavor)
About 1 cup chicken broth (or a little more if needed)
2 to 4 potatoes, cut into roughly inch-long pieces or so. I prefer brown or golden potato, leave the skins on for flavor.
1 or 2 large yellow onion, chopped coarsely.
2 or 3 large carrots, sliced. (Or use 1 or 2 pounds "baby cut" carrots, just as good)
1 stalk of fresh green onion, finely diced.
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
3 or 4 tablespoons Gochujang (a Korean red chili paste, look for this in an Asian grocery or online)
2 or 3 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes, again look for this online or in Asian grocery)
2 tablespoons Sake or rice wine.
1 tablespoon sugar (or raw sugar or brown sugar)
2 or more tablespoons soy sauce (I like to use a natural brew low-sodium version from Kikkoman, not too salty)
A rough tablespoon, or more of crushed garlic
A rough tablespoon of finely sliced, or minced ginger root.
About a teaspoon or so of sesame seed oil.
And lastly, fresh ground black pepper and salt (preferably sea salt) to taste.
Notice here I don't really use exact measurements. I've kind of developed my mom's habit of putting certain things in by instinct and adjusting accordingly. The key is to constantly taste as the dish is cooking and adjusting seasonings as needed, like most other dishes, to your liking.
Tools:
One very large pot (it must have a lid!) and stove (or a large slow cooker)
Large kitchen knife for slicing/paring.
Cutting board.
Garlic crusher (if you can get it, otherwise you can also use a meat mallet or carefully use the flat end of a knife)
One measuring cup along with a tablespoon and teaspoon.
A large ladle.
To make (first method):
EDIT: If you have time, it helps to boil the chicken pieces FIRST, by themselves in boiling water for about 10 minutes first. This helps remove unwanted impurities from the chicken and makes them a little more tender. After, drain the water from the chicken, then proceed.
First thoroughly wash the chicken pieces and set them in pot. Pour over this the chicken broth, soy sauce, Gochujang, Gochugaru, sake/rice wine, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seed oil, and mix thoroughly in pot. Turn on the stove and bring the temperature to medium-high heat, and cook with the pot covered for 10-15 minutes. After this check the contents and ensure it's boiling, and mix very gently, taking care not to thrash the chicken. Now, add the potato, carrot, and onion, and let boil for about another 10 minutes. Check the contents and mix gently again. Now, turn the stove to low heat and cover, and let simmer for about an hour, checking every now and then. Once it's done, remove from the stove. Check again for taste and use salt and pepper as needed, then garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve alongside or over white rice. Delicious!
Second Method: Combine all the ingredients above except green onion and toasted sesame seeds into large slow cooker, and let slow cook throughout the day. When ready, adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper as needed and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve over white rice. Perfect dish to come home to after a long day either at work or play.