K.f.c. Recipe
korean fried chicken / sunomono cucumbers / sweet heat
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Ingredients
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Korean Fried Chicken
Sunomono Cucumbers
Sweet Heat Sauce
Method
Korean Fried Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and egg. Pour this mixture over the chicken wings, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat and Fry Chicken
Remove chicken wings from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge wings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Heat over low until warm and well combined.
- 7
Toss Chicken in Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken wings with the sauce until evenly coated.
Sunomono Cucumbers
- 8
- 9
Prepare the Dressing
In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- 10
Combine
Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers. Toss to coat and let sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the cucumbers before serving.
Sweet Heat Sauce
- 12
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water until smooth.
- 13
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach the desired consistency.
