Dakgangjeong (Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup sweet rice flour such as Mochiko
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Korean cooking syrup
• 1/4 cup gochujang
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped