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Shoyu Chicken Katsu with Pickled Ginger
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Shoyu Chicken Katsu with Pickled Ginger

4.6 (273 ratings)

Shoyu Chicken Katsu with Pickled Ginger -- bright with acid and fresh herbs.

Prep
13 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chicken katsu
  • a pinch soy sauce
  • 4 oz dashi
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tbsp scallions
  • 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 cloves fresh ginger
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the chicken katsu dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the chicken katsu, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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