Korean Fried Chicken and Caviar

January 22, 2023 in poultry

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Author Chef Tu David Phu

Prep time

2 H & 30 M

Cook time

35 Min

Total time

3 H & 5 M

Korean Fried Chicken and Caviar

Have you ever tried Fried Chicken with Caviar? It’s mind-meltingly good. There's a stigma that caviar is reserved for "preferred taste." It's my conviction that caviar can be enjoyed by anyone. It's nothing more than clean, salted fish eggs. And we seafood aficionados like myself go crazy over it. Similar to fish sauce, it’s umami, earthy, and briny; which makes it a super delightful garnish, such as brined olives, smoked salmon, or even bacon. If you love any of the aforementioned, you would love this Korean Fried Chicken, drenched in ranch dressing, and sprinkled with Tsar Nicoulai’s White Sturgeon Malassol Reserved Caviar, and Gold Pearl Salmon Roe.

Ingredients

Korean Fried Chicken (Marinating)

4 each, Chicken Drumsticks
4 each, Chicken Thighs
¾ tsp., Kosher Salt
½ tsp., Black Pepper (ground)

Korean Fried Chicken (Batter)

¼ cup, AP-Flour
1 cup, Potato Starch
¼ tsp., Baking Soda
¼ tsp., Kosher Salt
1 each, Large Egg
½ cup, Iced Water

Garnishes

½ cup, Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing
1 oz., Tsar Nicoulai White Sturgeon Malassol Reserved Caviar
4 oz., Tsar Nicoulai Gold Pearl Salmon Roe

Other

1 quart, Frying Oil

Instructions

Season the Chicken

Place the chicken drumsticks and thighs into a large mixing bowl.
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
Mix the bowl to thoroughly incorporate the seasoning with the chicken.
Cover the bowl and store it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Make the Fried Chicken Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, iced water, ap flour, baking soda, potato starch, and salt.
Use a fork (or whisk) to incorporate the mixture until it becomes a smooth batter.
Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes before whisking it again.

Fry the Chicken

Fill a large cast iron pot with frying oil.
Heat the oil to 350 F on medium heat.
Take a chicken [thigh or drumsticks] and fully submerge it into the batter.
Allow the excess batter to run off. Then gently lay the battered chicken into the frying pot.
Cook 3-4 pieces at a time.
Fry the chicken for 10 minutes. Or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Remove from the oil and place on paper towels. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Assemble

Assemble the fried chicken in a latter shallow bowl (or platter).
Dollop ranch on all the fried chicken pieces.
Dollop caviar and salmon roe on the fried chicken as well.
Garnish the chicken with sliced scallions (optional)

Notes

—About Tsar Nicoulai Caviar—

For over 30 years, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar has sustainably cultivated world-renowned caviar from 100% American White Sturgeon. And is the first caviar farm in the world to produce food in an aquaponics system, which is a complete ecosystem that includes growing fish, plants, and bacteria. Not only is their caviar sustainable but their farm is a zero-waste facility.