Tongdak juk (roasted chicken)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeRoasting chicken
2tablespoonsSesame seed oil
3tablespoonsSugar
¼cupSoy sauce
3tablespoonsMinced onion
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
1teaspoonMinced gingerroot
2teaspoonsPepper
1tablespoonGround toasted sesame seed

Directions

Directions: Steam chicken for 1 hour. Combine all other ingredients to make basting sauce. Pour some sauce over chicken. Skewer chicken and grill over charcoal, turning and basting often, for 1 hour. A rotisserie can also be used, or roast on rack in preheated slow oven (325 degrees) for 3½ hours, turning and basting frequently. Before serving, brush with sesame seed oil to give chicken a good color and a special flavor.