Japanese Style Deep-Fried Chicken

Tori no Karaage

Tori-no-Karaage or torikara as it's also known, is one of the most popular snack dishes at an Izakaya (Japanese pub), it also makes a great addition to buffets or picnics.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4

• 500g chicken thighs (boneless)
• some cornflour
• some vegetable oil

A

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tps sugar
• 1 tsp sake (optional)
• pinch of salt & pepper
• 1 tsp grated garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger

HOW TO COOK

1. Cut each chicken thigh into 5-6 pieces.
2. Marinate the chicken in A for at least 10 minutes, then drain and coat each piece in cornflour.
3. Deep-fry the chicken until golden brown, drain on kitchen paper and serve.