North Korean Sweet and Sour Chicken (북한 탕수육)

북한 탕수육 (North Korean Sweet and Sour Chicken) is a popular dish in North Korean cuisine, known for its sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious and comforting dish at home.

Non Vegetarian Main Course North Korean North Korean Cuisine Sweet And Sour Chicken Asian Cuisine Comfort Food
North Korean Sweet and Sour Chicken (북한 탕수육)

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, ginger, and garlic until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the fried chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the North Korean sweet and sour chicken hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Small bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

북한 탕수육 (North Korean Sweet and Sour Chicken) pairs well with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the chicken by dipping it in the beaten eggs and cornstarch mixture twice before frying.

Cost

$15