Cultural background
In Korea, it is commonly enjoyed as a snack or late-night meal, and there is a culture of pairing it with various sauces, especially fried chicken.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Cut the chicken into appropriate pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2Mix flour and tempura flour and coat the chicken evenly.
- 3Heat oil and deep-fry the chicken until crispy.
- 4Place the fried chicken on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Contains gluten due to the use of flour.
How to order
닭튀김 주세요
Dak-twi-gim ju-se-yo
Please give me fried chicken