Authentic Korean street-food corn dogs coated in a light, pillowy yeasted batter, rolled in panko and crispy potato cubes, then deep-fried to a perfect golden crunch. The addictive Myeongdong market snack you can now make at home.
By ChickenNuggets
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 6
Scale servings
Servings: 6
Mozzarella sticks (frozen)
6
unit
Plain flour
150
g
Fine cornmeal (polenta)
50
g
Caster sugar
2
tbsp
Fast-action dried yeast
7
g
Warm whole milk
200
ml
Medium potato (1 cm cubes)
1
large
Panko breadcrumbs
100
g
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1
litre
Step 1
Place the mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, yeast, and ½ tsp salt. Gradually pour in the warm milk, stirring to a thick, smooth, lump-free batter. Cover and rest for 10 minutes until slightly puffed.
Step 2
Push a wooden skewer or disposable chopstick firmly through each frozen mozzarella stick lengthways. Working over a deep narrow glass, dip and rotate each skewer to coat thickly and evenly in batter all the way to the base.
Step 3
Spread the panko on one plate and the raw diced potato on another. Roll each battered corn dog in the potato cubes, pressing gently so they adhere, then roll in panko to fill any gaps. The coating should look chunky and textured.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil to 175 °C in a deep saucepan (use a thermometer for accuracy). Fry the corn dogs in batches of 2–3, turning regularly with tongs, for 4–5 minutes until deep golden brown all over. Drain on a wire rack over kitchen paper.
Step 5
While still hot, sprinkle generously with caster sugar. Serve immediately with yellow American mustard and ketchup for dipping. Eat straight away — the crunch is best within 5 minutes.
Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes before coating to stop the cheese oozing out too early. Fry at 175 °C for even browning. Hot dog sausages can replace half the mozzarella for a classic half-and-half version.
https://www.plateandshare.com/recipe/korean-crispy-corn-dogs-gamja-dog
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