Yangnyeom Korean Fried Chicken

South Korea · East Asia

Short description: Yangnyeom fried chicken is double-fried or very crisp chicken coated in a sticky sweet-spicy red glaze.
Ingredients: Fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy sauce of chile paste, garlic, soy sauce, rice syrup or sugar, sesame oil, and seeds.
Cultural note: It is closely tied to delivery meals, late-night gatherings, and shared platters where sauced and plain fried pieces may be mixed.
Common misconception: The sauce is not just hot sauce; sweetness, garlic, fermented chile paste, and sesame are all important.

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