Tatsuta-age -Japanese Fried Chicken

Japanese-Style Fried Chicken – A favorite in bento, izakaya, or even at home!

The most common type of Karaage is known as Tatsuta-age, which is usually the chicken is first marinated in soy sauce and then covered in potato starch. Its name refers to the reddish-brown color given by the soy sauce, which resembles the color of the Tatsuta River in autumn, when the surrounding Japanese maples give the river a similar hue.

Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooked: 15 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Main dish

Japanese cuisine

Servings: 4 servings

CAL: 731 kcal

Equipment:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Bowl or large bowl
• Skillet

Ingredients :

• 300g approx chicken breast or thigh
• 3 tablespoons Potato starch
• vegetable oil the necessary to make deep frying (deep fry)
• Fresh lettuce the amount you want (it can be any other vegetable of your choice)
• lemon the amount you want

marinade sauce

• ½ teaspoonful grated ginger
• 1½ tablespoons Soy sauce, preferably a Japanese brand
• 1 tablespoon sake
• ½ tablespoon mirin

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken and cut it into easy-to-eat pieces
2. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the marinade sauce, massage and reserve for 10 minutes.
3. Cover with the potato starch, then fry in abundant oil heated to 170 to 180°C
4. Once the chicken is fried, serve it on a plate garnished with lettuce and lemon slices if you wish.

And to enjoy!