Karaage

Japanese fried chicken.

Ingredients

  • Chicken (breast is fine; thigh is better)
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic puree
  • Ginger puree
  • Sake
  • Corn flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Lettuce, Japanese mayo, and a lemon wedge, to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the fryer to about 180°C.
  2. Cut the chicken into chunks.
  3. Put the chicken in a mixing bowl.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add equal amounts of soy sauce and sake.
  6. Add a small equal amount of garlic puree and ginger puree.
  7. Mix until the chicken is marinated.
  8. Coat the chicken pieces with corn flour.
  9. Fry until golden.
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Serve with lettuce, Japanese mayo, and a lemon wedge if you want.