HOW TO MAKE KUSHIAGE or KUSHIKATSU | Skewered Katsu. Perfect for a Party 🎉

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Ground almonds provide a gluten-free option while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

dipping sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Soy sauce is a lower-calorie alternative, while homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples.

Cut the stem off shiitake mushrooms and cut them in half, then skewer.

Cut the stem off shishito peppers and cut them in half, then skewer two to three pieces on one skewer.

Cut the stem off eggplant, slice it into four long pieces, then cut in half and skewer.

Remove the hair from okra by rolling it in salt, rinse, and dry, then cut the stem off and skewer.

Put two crayol eggs on one skewer.

Cut the top and bottom off an onion, peel, cut into half, then into thirds, and skewer.

Cut pork tenderloin into finger-sized pieces, beat them with the back of a knife, then skewer with onion.

Remove sinew from chicken tenderloin using chopsticks and kitchen paper, cut into half, and skewer everything.

Prepare batter by mixing 1 cup of water with 1 cup of flour and about 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper until smooth.

Process panko breadcrumbs in a food processor to make them finer.

Dip skewered ingredients into the batter, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Heat canola oil over medium to medium-high heat, check temperature with a chopstick.

Gently place skewers into the hot oil and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.

Remove skewers from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve with garlic salt, tonkatsu sauce, and a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise.

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