Karaage

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Crispy, golden, and delicious. Need I say more?

Ingredients

  • 450g protein (such as tofu
  • chicken
  • or pork)
  • 2tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2tbsp mirin
  • 2tbsp shaoxing rice wine
  • 450g chicken thighs
  • Cornflour
  • Riceflour
  • Sunflower oil

Method

Marinate the protein:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the soy sauce, mirin, and rice wine.
  • Pat dry the protein, and cut into bite sizes. Add to the marinade, mix, and leave for at least 2 hours, but best overnight in the fridge.

Frying method:

  • Make a dry mix of cornflour and rice flour, 50/50.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • Coat the protein in the dry mix, and fry in batches of ~8 pieces, no overcrowding.
  • You want a light golden colour, before draining onto kitchen towel or wire rack.
  • After all the protein is fried, fry again in batches for a second time, until a deep golden brown.

Serve with sushi rice and steamed tenderstem broccoli. Enjoy!