Spicy garlic fried chicken (Kkanpunggi)

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the chicken into small pieces and place in a bowl.
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2. 2
   Add ginger, soy sauce, and ground black pepper; mix well.
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3. 3
   Wash and dry the leeks, then cut into thin matchsticks. Remove the tips from garlic cloves and halve them; use four cloves total.
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   Heat 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Add garlic first and fry for about 30 seconds, then add leeks and stir to prevent burning.
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5. 5
   Once the garlic is cooked, turn off the heat and remove the garlic and leeks. Add 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes and let cool so the oil becomes infused with spice.
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6. 6
   Strain the chili-infused oil, separating the fried garlic and leeks. Prepare onion, fresh green chili peppers, fresh red chili peppers, and green onion; chop all into small pieces.
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   Make the sauce by combining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon potato starch, and 2 tablespoons rice syrup; stir well.
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   Combine 1 egg white with 1/2 cup potato starch. Use your hands to coat the chicken pieces thoroughly, kneading until they clump together.
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   Heat 1 cup of cooking oil until bubbling. Carefully add the chicken clump and fry until the bottom turns light golden. Use tongs to gently break apart any stuck pieces, then continue frying until all pieces are golden brown and crispy.
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10. 10
    Drain the fried chicken. Turn off the heat and set aside; you will fry it again just before serving.
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11. 11
    Strain the oil and return it to the pan; heat over medium heat. Add all the chopped vegetables (onion, green chili pepper, red chili pepper, and green onion) and stir-fry until fragrant and softened.
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    Turn heat to low, pour in the sauce, and stir until it thickens and begins to bubble.
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13. 13
    Add the fried chicken, fried garlic, and leeks to the pan; drizzle with sesame oil and toss everything together until well combined.
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    Turn off the heat and serve.
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