Iolani School Mochiko Chicken Food

MOCHIKO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Create the marinade by combining mochiko, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, eggs and green onions in a medium bowl. Make sure everything is blended. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces like nuggets, getting them as close to uniform in size as possible so they'll cook evenly when deep-frying.
• Add chicken to the marinade and use your hands to massage the chicken pieces and make sure they're all coated by the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
• Bring oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
• Fry chicken in batches until crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top, if using, and serve.

MOCHIKO FRIED CHICKEN BAO WITH GOCHUJANG AIOLI

Steps:

• Spread Gochujang Aioli inside the Bao Buns. Fill Buns with about 3 ounces of Fried Chicken each. Top with scallions and Pickled Fresno Chiles.
• Combine yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let yeast bloom 5 to 10 minutes, then stir.
• Combine all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, salt, milk powder, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Add to the water and yeast mixture.
• Mix on low speed until the ingredients start to come together and form a ball. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for 5 minutes. Dough is ready when slightly tacky and elastic, but not sticky.
• Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, work into a ball, then put in a bowl lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until it is doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Gently punch down dough to get rid of excess air.
• Cut dough into 2-ounce portions and roll into balls. With a rolling pin, roll out each ball into oblong rounds on a lightly floured surface. Spray one side with nonstick spray. Fold in half oiled side in.
• Line a steamer basket with parchment paper and place buns on top. Set over simmering water and cover, then let steam until fluffy and slightly shiny, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Combine whole peeled garlic cloves with canola oil in small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer until soft, about 25 minutes. Strain (reserve oil for other use) and cool.
• Combine mayo, gochujang, sambal, chives, vinegar and poached garlic cloves in a food processor. Process until smooth.
• Combine all-purpose flour and mochiko flour in a large bowl and set aside.
• Combine soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add the garlic, ginger and chicken. Cover and marinade in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from marinade and toss in flour mixture; shake off excess flour.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Deep fry in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Put chiles in a small heatproof bowl. Combine sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and pour over chiles.
• Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

HAWAIIAN MOCHIKO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix sugar, mochiko, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl.
• Whisk eggs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a bowl. Whisk into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
• Stir chicken strips gently into the batter. Marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
• Fill a deep saucepan with 1 1/2 inch oil; heat over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.

MOCHIKO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop the chicken into 1-inch, bite-size pieces.
• Mix all the other ingredients (mochiko flour, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, eggs, salt, garlic, and green onions) together in a bowl.
• Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate overnight (or at least 8 hours) in fridge.
• Fill a small pot 1" high with vegetable oil. Deep fry on medium-high heat until the chicken is crisp and golden brown. This takes about 6 minutes. Eat with rice ^_^

MOCHIKO BREADED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl (except for the oil) and add in chicken.
• Mix well and marinate chicken overnight.
• Fry marinated chicken in oil until golden-brown.
• Drain oil from chicken on a strainer or paper towels and sprinkle with sesame seeds -- Eat!

CRISPY MOCHIKO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together (except oil for frying) and marinate overnight.
• Fry in oil until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve.