Korean Corn Dog
Korean corn dogs are made by skewering sausages and mozzarella cheese sticks, coating them in a thick pancake-mix batter, rolling in panko breadcrumbs, and deep-frying at 170C. The panko creates a rough, crunchy outer shell while the inner batter layer stays chewy, producing a two-layered texture. Melted cheese stretches with each bite alongside the salty sausage, and rolling the fried dog in granulated sugar creates the signature sweet-salty contrast. They are typically served with ketchup and mustard.
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Instructions
- 1
Skewer sausages and cheese sticks onto wooden skewers.
- 2
Mix pancake mix and water to make a thick batter.
- 3
Coat each skewer evenly with batter.
- 4
Roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- 5
Deep fry at 170C until golden brown.
- 6
Drain oil, sprinkle with sugar, and serve.
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