Kkanpunggi
Korean Korean - Meat and Poultry

Kkanpunggi

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 800g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • • 3/4 cup potato starch
  • • 1 egg, beaten
  • • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
  • • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 dried red chilies, sliced
  • • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 2 spring onions, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, dip in egg, then dredge in potato starch.

2
Phase 2

Deep-fry at 170C for 4 minutes, rest, then fry again at 190C for 2 minutes until deeply crisp.

3
Phase 3

In a hot pan with 1 tbsp oil, stir-fry the garlic and dried chilies until fragrant without browning.

4
Phase 4

Add the soy sauce and sugar with 2 tbsp water and bring to a boil.

5
Phase 5

Add the fried chicken and toss rapidly until coated.

6
Phase 6

Scatter spring onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.