Korean Cream Cheese Hotdog
Cream cheese hotdog is a Korean street corn dog made by threading sausage and cream cheese together on a stick, dipping in wheat batter, rolling in breadcrumbs, and deep-frying at 170 degrees Celsius. The breadcrumb crust fries to a golden, audibly crunchy shell, while the batter underneath creates a softer, doughier middle layer. Each bite delivers the salty snap of sausage alongside the smooth, tangy richness of melted cream cheese. Briefly freezing the cream cheese before assembly keeps it from melting out during frying.
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Instructions
- 1
Thread sausage and cream cheese together onto sticks.
- 2
Make batter with flour, egg, and milk.
- 3
Dip in batter and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4
Deep-fry at 170C until golden.
- 5
Serve with ketchup or sprinkled sugar.
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