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I didn\u2019t discover Dakgangjeong for the first time whilst travelling, but rather quite inconspicuously in a recipe book. Something about this sweet-and-spicy, crispy chicken immediately piqued my curiosity and I was desperate to give it a go. On one of those hectic days when lunch at the office has to be quick, I finally gave it a go. The result? Crispy, aromatic and so satisfying, it kept me going all afternoon. Since then, Dakgangjeong has been a dish that shows me just how much joy can be found in a small bowl of chicken pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since then, I\u2019ve tried making Dakgangjeong time and again \u2013 sometimes with wings, sometimes with extra sauce, and sometimes in a milder version. Over time, this has evolved into my very own favourite version: not too spicy, beautifully crispy and with just the right balance between sweet and savoury. And it\u2019s precisely this recipe that I\u2019ve written down for you here, so you can make it yourself whenever you like.<\/p>\n\n

What exactly is Dakgangjeong?<\/h2>\n\n

If you ever walk through the streets of Seoul, you\u2019ll spot little stalls on every corner selling this dish: Dakgangjeong. The name might sound complicated, but it\u2019s easily explained: \u2018Dak\u2019 means chicken, and \u2018Gangjeong\u2019 refers to a crispy sweet treat that is traditionally deep-fried and coated in syrup. This very idea has been applied to chicken pieces, resulting in a kind of Korean caramel chicken that is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and glistening with a sweet and spicy flavour all round.<\/p>\n\n

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Originally, Dakgangjeong was primarily a popular snack at markets and street festivals. Today, however, it has long been part of Korean anju culture. These are small dishes that people enjoy with beer or soju. No wonder, as the combination of crispy meat, spicy sauce and a hint of heat goes perfectly with a cold drink.<\/p>\n\n

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