Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken

Step 3: Preheat the frying oil & make the sauce

  • Dipping sauce & toppings

    • soy sauce
      50 g3 parts
    • rice vinegar
      30 g2 parts
    • mirin
      15 g1 part
    • sugar
      15 g1 part
    • sriracha
      15 g1 part
    • sesame oil
      5 ga splash
    • fresh ginger
      , grated
      1” knob
    • scallions
      , thinly sliced
      a handful

When ready to , place a wok or Dutch oven over medium heat and add enough peanut oil to go about 2 inches up the side of the pan. Using a thermometer, bring the oil to 350°F/176°C.

While that heats up, make the sauce. Slice the scallions and grate the ginger into a bowl. Set the bowl over a scale and add all remaining sauce ingredients (the kewpie mayo and the lemon wedges are not for the sauce, those are for serving).

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