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Dakgangjeong Sweet Crispy Chicken

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Serves 4 Ingredients     1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thigh and/or breast     1/2 cup milk (optional)     1/4 teaspoon salt     pinch pepper     1/2 teaspoon minced garlic     1/2 teaspoon minced ginger     1 tablespoon rice wine (if not using milk)     1/3 cup potato starch (or corn starch)     oil for deep frying Sauce     1 tablespoon soy sauce     3 tablespoons rice wine (or mirin)     2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)     1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)     3 tablespoons honey (or corn or rice syrup)     2 teaspoons sesame oil     2 tablespoons brown sugar     1 teaspoon minced garlic     1 teaspoon grated ginger     pinch pepper     1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts (or almonds) for garnish Instructions Soak the chicken pieces in milk for at least 2 hours in the fridge. This step is optional. Drain thoroughly. Remove any visible fat. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Mix with t

Best Meatloaf

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes | Makes: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients     1 teaspoon olive oil     1/2 cup chopped onion     2 cloves garlic, minced     1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves     1/2 cup quick cooking oats     1/3 cup 1% milk     1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper     1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper     1/4 cup shredded carrot     1/2 cup ketchup     1 egg     1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley     1 teaspoon Dijon mustard     1/2 teaspoon salt     pepper to taste     1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. In a small pan sauté the onion, garlic and thyme in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, including cooled onion mixture, except the meat. When mixture is well blended add the meat by hand but do not overwork it. Place on baking sheet and shape into a 9 by 5-inc