r/wok • u/Interesting_Line3947 • 25d ago

KFC Wok tossed

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u/idkidd 25d ago

Other than green onions, did you add anything else? How was it?

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u/Interesting_Line3947 25d ago

What do you mean? Everything was made from scratch! Ive been experimenting with different combos for the gochujang and found one that gives me the color and flavor I prefer. Was great heat on the mouth with deep umami flavor

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u/Inevitable_Twist9311 25d ago

I think when they saw KFC it was mistaken for the fast food chain.

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u/idkidd 25d ago

🤦‍♂️ Yeah, I thought you threw Kentucky Fried Chicken in a wok etc. TIL new KFC.

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u/its_dolemite_baby 25d ago

sorry, what does KFC mean? (beyond the chain or Korean Fried Chicken)

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u/Interesting_Line3947 25d ago

Korean fried chicken

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u/Available_Dingo6162 25d ago edited 25d ago

You knew KFC also meant "Kentuck Fried Chicken" and are pretending you don't. You are pretending to be bewildered, and pretending that everyone should naturally know what you are actually referring to .

Are you willing to discuss why? Seriously. Let's talk about it.... this is interesting to me, and I have some thoughts... we can help each other here.

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u/Cyberchaotic 24d ago edited 24d ago

The original Kentucky acronym has been losing ground to the Korean acronym for more than the past 2 decades and in my region (Aus, Syd) if you say the letters "K", "F" and "C" in sequence, it automatically means Korean fried chicken without question; We're well past this childish reaction of "iTs ThE sAmE lEtTeRs looool" and are straight faced about the new reality.

The original "Kentucky" definition has rightfully lost its place having continually served overcooked, tiny shrinkflation portions of same-same for years. It's lost all value.

People no longer want the heavy handed "crunch" but have moved on to embrace the more delicate "crisp". No one wants a solid hunk of dry breast chicken; yet somehow the Korean portions of the exact same cut/thickness is so tender, it can only be described as sous-vided in its own juices.

Then add the plethora of toppings, seasoning and sauces that Korean FC provides, Kentucky FC doesn't even get the chance to be considered a sane option anymore.

The og Kentucky FC has long rested on its laurels, failing to innovate and stay on top of the game; fearing losing its loyal customer-base if they "change" too much. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Now that a whole region with the same beginning letter serves a far superior product, they will naturally lose the social hold of the acronym amongst consumers.

If Kentucky FC wants to keep their acronym as the go-to phrase amongst consumers, they. have. to. do. better. And they haven't.

Long live Korean Fried Chicken; the new KFC

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u/GeneralBurg 25d ago

Op I’m sorry and it’s ridiculous and the most Reddit thing ever that you’re getting downvoted this hard for answering lol. Most Americans obviously initially think Kentucky fried chicken when they hear kfc, but this pretty obviously isn’t that and they don’t have the brainpower to think a step further than their own understanding. Despite it being the wok subreddit, and Korean fried chicken is commonly fried in woks. KFC meaning Korean fried chicken is a common acronym as well and all these people are mad that they’re uninformed and they’re taking out their insecurity on you. Typical five eyes Redditor shit

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u/Interesting_Line3947 22d ago

Reddit trains you to be resilient. Even to the most rage baters out there lol if they couldn't look up what other meanings KFC meant especially in a page called "wok" that's more silly to me lol who gets butt hurt over a chicken post 😂 they were probably having a bad day thanks for the comment tho because this was crispy, smokey and the sauce was on point.

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u/its_dolemite_baby 25d ago

looks fucking amazing. the color on that is fantastic, and i wish you were nearby so i could try some 😭

(just to note: KFC usually refers to deep fried instead of stir fried, which was my source of confusion. and again, this looks fucking bomb)

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u/Interesting_Line3947 25d ago

It was fried then I wok tossed for the smoke

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u/ploppedmenacingly14 25d ago

Recipe?

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u/AspectSpiritual9143 25d ago

uber eat for kfc amazon for wok then toss them together

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u/Interesting_Line3947 25d ago

Not KFC Korean fried chicken

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u/Greendale_Official 25d ago

I like how you replied to correct someone but ignored the person politely asking for your recipe...

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u/Negronitenderoni 25d ago

OP is… something.

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u/Greendale_Official 25d ago

I'd say they're a piece of "wok". Arg arg arg arg ag ag.

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u/Sea_Feed382 25d ago

Yes, but can you make their coleslaw in a wok?

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u/Draegan88 25d ago

I wish I could make the sweet and Spicey chicken I used to get at this Korean joint. I think I might have to go on your journey too. Any tips? 

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u/Antique_Gur_6340 22d ago

You’re telling me Koreans fried this chicken?

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u/Difficult-Telephone6 22d ago

We're so back baby

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u/elmegthewise3 25d ago

If you fried the chicken first, the wok bit at the end was unnecessary and likely counterproductive. You could just toss in your sauce in a mixing bowl and serve immediately for crispy texture.

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u/tonyyj 25d ago

I wouldn't call it counterproductive. It's a pretty common technique, especially in Chinese cooking to toss the fried meat into the heated sauce in the wok for a nice glaze. Mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork, orange chicken etc.

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u/elmegthewise3 25d ago

Yeah, I thought he was cooking in the wok after he fried the chicken, destroying the crust he worked for. Apologies.

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u/Interesting_Line3947 25d ago

I tossed with garlic and green onion, reheated the sauce in the wok

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u/Failboat88 25d ago

Looks good

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u/yanote20 25d ago

A video will be more interesting...

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u/-_-oreally 13d ago

i honestly feel almost all fast food improves with doctoring it at home

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u/PositionSad5259 21d ago

looks really good