Padak

About the dish

Padak buries crisp fried chicken under a mountain of shredded scallions, their cool, peppery bite cutting straight through the richness. Tied together with a tangy dressing, it has become a firm favorite alongside a round of drinks.

Key ingredient

Chicken (dak-gogi) — lean, easily digested protein suited to recovery and stamina meals; methionine and essential amino acids support the liver and immunity, and vitamin A keeps skin and mucous membranes healthy. Enjoyed year-round (a summer restorative), raised nationwide.

Ingredients

Main: fried chicken, shredded scallion · Seasoning: soy sauce dressing, vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, mustard

Simple recipe

1. Coat the chicken in batter and fry until crisp.
2. Shred the scallions finely and refresh them in cold water.
3. Toss the scallion threads in the tangy dressing.
4. Heap them generously over the fried chicken.
5. Serve with the dressing sauce alongside.

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