Buldak black bean noodles this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The literal meaning of the name is “fire chicken”, where bul means “fire” and dak translates to “chicken. Buldak became popular in South Korea during 2004, primarily for its extreme pungency, as the country’s long-term recession and economic downturn caused the local population to seek out spicy food to relieve stress.

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Rinse chicken drum sticks in cold water and de-done meat with a sharp knife. Cut into 4 even pieces per leg drum -OR- rinse chicken breasts in cold water and cut into bite-size pieces. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Puree all marinating sauce ingredients together in a blender. Once completed, leave aside for later use. On a non-stick frying pan or skillet, cook prepared chicken over medium heat until meat is just short of desired completion. Take out chicken only and leave excess ingredients in frying pan or skillet.