Korean Fried Chicken Garnish Recipe
Korean · Condiment · 10 min total
A crunchy, savory-sweet garnish of fried dried red peppers and peanuts that adds texture and heat to Korean fried chicken.
5
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 10 dried red chili peppers (e.g., Thai bird's eye or arbol), stems removed
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Cut the dried chili peppers into 1-inch pieces, shaking out seeds if desired.
- 2. In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chili pieces and peanuts; fry, stirring constantly, until peanuts are golden and chilies are slightly darkened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil, honey, and salt until well coated.
- 4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool completely before using as a garnish.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference.
- Sprinkle over fried chicken immediately before serving to maintain crunch.
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