Korean Sweet Spicy Chicken

Once you discover Korean Sweet Spicy Chicken, you'll want to try more Korean food. This Korean Chicken, is the itch, you just have to scratch. Once you have finished having this chicken with rice or steamed vegetables, you can really start exploring. Most Korean food centers around gochujang chili paste as the main kick behind the flavour. Master the use of this spice and you have it made.

Ingredients

750g chicken thighs cut into bite size

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup corn flour

1/4 cup all plain flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 large eggs beaten

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

For The Sauce

2 tsp rice bran oil

4 garlic cloves crushed

1/3 cup tomato sauce

2 tbsp Kecap Manis

2 tbsp gochujang paste

2 tsp white vinegar

2 tbsp honey

Oil for frying

For garnish:

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Pickled red onions

Origins Of Gochujang

Gochujang is a traditional Korean chili paste that is both savory, sweet, and spicy. It’s made from a mixture of red chili pepper flakes, glutinous rice (which gives it a sticky, thick texture), fermented soybeans, and salt. The paste is typically aged in large earthen pots outdoors for an extended period, allowing the flavors to deepen and meld.
Flavor Profile: The taste is complex, with a well-balanced heat that is not overwhelmingly spicy. The fermentation process adds umami and a subtle sweetness, making gochujang a key ingredient in many Korean dishes. So what about Korean food in general.

Koran Food

Korean food is rich in flavor, known for its emphasis on balance, fermentation, and a wide variety of textures. The cuisine centers around key elements such as rice, vegetables, meat, and an array of side dishes (known as banchan). It often features bold flavours in its recipes created by seasonings like soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and gochujang.