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Karaage

Cultural Context

Karaage is a popular Japanese dish that consists of marinated fried chicken, often served as a main dish or in bento boxes. It is characterized by its crispy exterior and juicy interior, typically made with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. The dish has roots in Japanese home cooking and is enjoyed in various settings, from casual meals to izakayas (Japanese pubs).

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8.8 oz (250g) Chicken thigh
0.4 cup (100ml) Water
10g Salt
10g Sugar
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1/2 Egg
1/2 tsp Grated garlic
1/2 tsp Grated ginger
1/2 tsp Oyster sauce
1/2 tsp Sugar
A pinch of Salt and pepper
2.5 tbsp Flour
2.5 tbsp Potato starch
Oil for frying

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

potato starch

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Cornstarch is a healthier alternative, while all-purpose flour is more budget-friendly.

1

Cut chicken into small pieces. Soak them in water, salt, and sugar for 30 minutes to make the chicken juicy.

2

After 30 minutes, remove moisture from chicken thoroughly with paper towel.

3

Soak chicken in marinade sauce made with sake, soy sauce, egg, grated garlic, grated ginger, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.

4

In a separate bowl, mix flour with potato starch. Transfer the chicken into this bowl. Mix well.

5

Fry in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingdraining

Equipment Needed

deep panmixing bowlpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Japanese Fried ChickenKara-age
Local Name: 唐揚げ

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