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Tofu Korean Fried Chicken

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Korean tofu fried chicken for vegans to enjoy Korean-style fried chicken. You won't want to miss thereal 'Yangnyeom' sauce secret recipe from a Korean!
Servings 1 person
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Microwave To heat the tofu and remove moisture.
  • 1 Kitchen towel
  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Frying pan or 1 deep fryer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Plate
  • 1 table spoon
  • 1 tea spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp potato starch
  • 1 firm tofu
  • 1.5 L cooking oil (for frying)

Yangneyom Chicken Sauce

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp oligodang (corn syrup or rice syrup)
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Prepare tofu

  • Microwave the tofu for 2 minutes to remove moisture.
  • Pat the tofu dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Cut the tofu into 2-3 cm thick pieces.
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  • (Optional) Shape the tofu into drumstick-like pieces.
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Fry tofu

  • Coat the tofu with potato starch.
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  • Heat the oil to 170°C and fry the tofu.
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  • Once crispy and golden, take out the tofu and let it cool.
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  • (Optional) Fry it again for 1 minute after 5 minutes for extra crispiness.

Korean Yangnyeom Chicken Sauce

  • Mix together
    1 Tbsp sugar
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  • 1/3 Tbsp gochujang
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  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
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  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
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  • 2 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup)
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  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
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  • 4 Tbsp water
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  • Pour the sauce into a pan and bring it to a boil.
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  • Once it starts boiling, add the fried tofu and stir-fry until the sauce coats the tofu.
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Plating

  • Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Jal meokgetseumnida.

  • 잘 먹겠습니다.
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  • Nyam nyam 냠냠
Author: Blonde Kimchi
Calories: 265kcal
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: healthy, tofu, vegan

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