Korean Fried Chicken with Kimchi Waffles and Gochujang Caramel

Indulge in a fusion of flavors with crispy Korean fried chicken served atop savory kimchi waffles, drizzled with a spicy-sweet gochujang caramel. This dish is a delightful balance of heat, umami, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for a unique brunch or dinner experience.

Steps

1. Marinate the chicken wings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. 2. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the marinated wings in the flour mixture. 3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. 4. For the kimchi waffles, preheat a waffle iron. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, chopped kimchi, milk, egg, oil, and salt until combined. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden. 5. To make the gochujang caramel, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add gochujang and soy sauce. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. 6. Assemble the dish by placing waffles on a plate, topping with fried chicken, and drizzling with gochujang caramel. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

For the Korean Fried Chicken: - 250g chicken wings - 1/2 cup buttermilk - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Oil for frying For the Kimchi Waffles: - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 cup kimchi, chopped - 1/4 cup milk - 1 egg - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - Salt to taste For the Gochujang Caramel: - 2 tbsp sugar - 1 tbsp water - 1 tsp gochujang - 1 tsp soy sauce Optional Garnish: - Green onions, sliced - Sesame seeds