Crispy & Chewy Popcorn Ball Gangjeong with Soy Sauce Glaze
Super Easy Snack: Soy Sauce Glazed Tteokgangjeong Made with Popcorn Balls!
A delightful combination of popcorn chicken balls and chewy rice cakes! A sweet and savory tteokgangjeong that everyone, young and old, will love.
Main Ingredients- 23 Popcorn chicken balls
- 6 Rice cakes (tteok, short-grain or long-grain)
- 2 Brazil nuts (or other nuts)
Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce Glaze- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or other liquid sweetener)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the popcorn chicken balls and rice cakes. If your rice cakes are large, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the popcorn chicken balls and rice cakes, and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. This step ensures a wonderfully crispy exterior and a tender interior.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce glaze. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp water, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp oligodang. Roughly chop the Brazil nuts (using a knife or your hands) and add them to the glaze mixture. Adding nuts provides a delightful nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. Whisk all the ingredients together with a whisk or spoon until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the prepared soy sauce glaze into a heated pan and bring it to a simmer over low heat. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy. Be careful not to overcook, as the glaze can burn easily. Remove from heat once it reaches the desired consistency.
Step 4
Finally, add the fried popcorn chicken balls and rice cakes to the pan with the glaze. While the pan is off the heat, quickly toss everything together until the chicken balls and rice cakes are evenly coated with the delicious glaze. Serve immediately while warm for the best crispy, chewy, and sweet-savory experience! This Popcorn Ball Gangjeong is best enjoyed fresh.
