After a few rounds of sake or beer you will be craving a dish of chicken karaage.
Chicken karaage and drinks are a natural combination. It is no wonder why it is featured in nearly every izakaya. What makes this fried chicken so delicious is that it is made with chicken thighs and they are marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sake. This dish will sate your appetite until the next round of delectable treats. That is just the way it goes in an izakaya. You drink and eat and then drink some more and then eat some more. It is a beautiful experience.
The great thing about this recipe is that it is accessible to nearly everyone. All of the ingredients are easy to get. Lets get to the recipe.
Ingredients
- 500 Grams chicken thighs cut into 2 inch chunks
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sake
- 1 Tablespoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Method
- Marinate ingredients 1 through 5 for 30 minutes
- Drain the chicken in a colander
- Dust the chicken with a thin coating of starch and shake off the excess
- Fry the chicken at 350F for 5 minutes
- Drain the chicken on a wire rack
I do not have a thermometer. How can I fry?
Many people do not fry at home because they do not have a thermometer. You do not need one if you follow the following videos. You can tell if your oil is ready by dropping some breadcrumbs into the oil and seeing how they react. You want to see the breadcrumbs dance, not too much or not too little. Watch the videos below and learn how to tell when your oil is ready for frying.
This oil is too cool for frying chicken!
This oil is too hot for frying chicken!
This oil is just right for frying chicken!
I hope you have enjoyed this post about chicken karaage. I served the dish with mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce. This is the way that I like it, although it is not authentic.
In the coming weeks I will have more Japanese dishes to share with you.
In case you missed the first two posts in this series you can view them below.
@chefsteve/japanese-food-series-part-1-ramen
@chefsteve/japanese-food-series-part2-gyoza
If you have any questions about this dish please ask me in the comments section below.
Thank you for stopping by today and for taking the time to read my content!
Steve