Crispy Deodeok Gangjeong (Crispy Glazed Deodeok Root)
A special bar snack made by coating deodeok in egg white and potato starch, deep-frying it until crisp, and tossing it in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Coated in batter and fried until golden, deodeok is tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Subduing its bitter edge makes it wonderful not only as an accompaniment to drinks, but also as a kid-friendly snack or side dish. The process is simple, so you can easily whip it up.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Deodeok (lance asiabell root)100 g
- Scallions (jjokpa)2 stalks
Seasoning
- Hot sauce (or gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 1/2 tbsp)1 tbsp
- Ketchup1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1/2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1/2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Water2 tbsp
Batter
- Potato starch2 tbsp
- Egg white1
- Instead of scallions, you can also finely chop large green onion.
Steps
1. Slice the deodeok into round coins.
Finely slice the scallions.
Instead of scallions, you can also finely chop large green onion.
2. Add the potato starch and egg white, then mix evenly.
3. Add the deodeok to the batter bowl and coat it evenly with the batter.
4. Deep-fry in oil until golden brown.
5. Drain the excess oil on paper towels.
6. Add all the sauce ingredients and let it simmer vigorously for just a brief moment.
7. Add the fried deodeok and toss well so the sauce coats everything evenly, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you want to enjoy it as an accompaniment to drinks, adding minced Cheongyang chili pepper to make it spicier makes it even tastier.
FAQ
Can I use a different seasoning instead of hot sauce?
You can cook it substituting 1/2 tbsp of gochujang for 1 tbsp of hot sauce.
What should I do if I do not have scallions?
It is completely fine to finely chop large green onion instead of scallions.
Is there a way to enjoy it spicier as a bar snack?
If you finely mince Cheongyang chili pepper and add it, you can create a spicier and sharper flavor.
