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Korean Cheese Dogs

Korean Hot Dogs / Gamja Hot Dog / Cheese dogs, is a popular Korean street food. Pair with a combo of Mozzarella Cheese and Hot Dog topped with ketchup and mustard, you get yourself a great satisfying fried treat just like the K-drama, Start-Up.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, Korean, Street Food
Keyword: FRYday, Korean, Snacks, Street Food

Ingredients

  • 6 hot dogs, sausages or mozzarella cheese (for mozzarella sticks, cut to 1 inch wide and 4 inch long)
  • 3 pairs disposable chopstick
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese Breadcrumbs)
  • oil for frying
  • ketchup, mustard or any other condiments of your liking.

Batter

  • 1 1/4 cup plain flour (150g)
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg (cold)
  • 1/2 cup cold milk (125ml)

Instructions

  • Break disposable chopstick apart and skewer hot dogs and mozzarella cheese. If the chopstick is too long, cut to desired length so it submerges entirely in the oil when frying. Mix up with a combination of half hot dog and mozzarella. Put in the fridge while your prepare the batter.
  • To make the batter, mix all dry ingredients together. Add in 1 egg. Add in milk but leave 1-2 tbsp. Mix the batter. If the consistency is smooth enough there's no need to add extra milk but if the batter is too stiff, it will need more milk. It shouldn't be too runny, but still able to coat the hot dogs.
  • Heat a pot of oil. Pour panko into a clean flat plate. Pour batter into a tall glass or a loaf pan.
  • Pat hot dogs and mozzarella cheese sticks dry with a paper towel.
  • Dip into the batter and twist so it coats all around evenly. Let excess batter fall off, roll into panko and coat all over. Use fingers to pat so it adheres.
  • Check that the oil is hot enough. You can drop in a small drop of batter to test. It should be just using medium heat. Gently drop coated hot dogs and cheese into the pan 2-3 at a time.
  • Cook a few minutes on each side till golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  • Drizzle with mustard, ketchup or other condiments of choice.

Notes

  • It's recommended to coat hot dogs or cheese in the batter, roll in panko and fried immediately. 
  • Keep batter cold as it will be able to hold it's shape better.
  • Cheese will be stringy and pulley when eaten hot.