Korean Corn Dog: 5 Reasons Why It Is Popular
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- 21 Jul 2022
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Do you remember the Corn dog stand of Seo Dal-mi's grandmother in the K-drama series Start-Up? Well, who could forget that? That's the reason why Dal-mi and Ji-pyeong met. But, if you think of it, the writers of this K-drama would not choose Korean corn dogs if they knew that corn dogs aren't something Koreans love.
It's impossible not to find Korean corn dogs while roaming around the streets of South Korea. It's one of people's go-to Korean street food that is not only delicious but incredibly affordable. Korean corn dogs are famous in South Korea and different parts of the world. So, why don't we learn about Korean corn dogs?
What Are Korean Corn Dogs?
The Korean corn dog, also known as the gamja hot dog, is a filling street dish found in Seoul's streets and night markets. You might have recognized it because of K-dramas, movies, and Youtube videos.
The classic Korean corn dogs are hot dogs coated with a chewy and thick batter made of rice flour instead of corn. It is deep-fried in hot oil to achieve the crunchiness it needs. It has different variations like rice cakes, fish cakes, and those that have french fries.
The Korean corn dog is becoming increasingly popular around the world. It is now making its way to different parts of the world. Aside from the variations mentioned above, every country also has its versions of corn dogs.
What Is The Difference Between Korean Corn Dogs And American Corn Dogs?
The difference between American Corn Dogs and Korean Corn Dogs lies in the filling, batter, and coating, making both unique tastes to try. Let's see the differences in more detail below.
1. Filling
The filling of a Korean corn dog is not just hot dogs or sausages. Korean corn dogs can also be filled with cheese, squid, spam, or Korean rice cake.
2. Batter
American corn dogs use cornmeal batter, while Korean corn dogs use rice flour. As a result, the batter is crispier, which I think is much better. Corn dogs in the United States are often made with a soft, doughnut-like batter.
3. Coating
The Korean corn dog is coated with panko bread crumbs, making it crunchier. Korean corn dogs can also be coated with cornflakes or ramen. After being deep-fried to a golden brown color, it is coated with sugar.
Korean Corn Dog Variations
There are different variations of Korean corn dogs. If you're used to the regular corn dogs, which we usually see in the streets, prepare yourself because Korean corn dogs have many variations. These variations are also inspired by other authentic Korean food and flavors that locals love. Below is the list of different variations of the Korean corn dog.
1. Gamja-hot Dog
It's hard not to love french fries so putting it as an ingredient in Korean corn dogs is a great idea. French fry hot dogs are known as gamja hot dogs. It is a type of Korean corn dog that is topped with diced crunchy french fries. In Korean, gamja means potato, and instead of panko, they use chopped-up french fries to cover the potatoes. Crispy and salty, the fries go great with hot dogs and cheese.
2. Ramen Dogs
This variation of the Korean corn dog is really unique because who would've thought that the ramen noodles could be added to Korean corn dogs? In this variation, instant ramen noodles packets are crushed up. The seasonings can also be sprinkled to complete the instant ramen vibes.
3. Crispy Rice
If you want a different kind of crunchiness, crispy puffs are also worthy of consideration. Rice puffs can either be crushed rice crackers or the Korean rice puffs that were searched out and rolled in rice instead of panko breadcrumbs. Read More…
