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Simmered Chicken Karaage and Sesame
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Simmered Chicken Karaage and Sesame

4.5 (386 ratings)

Our Chicken Karaage leans on soy sauce and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished and Sesame.

Prep
28 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chicken karaage
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dashi
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 medium fresh ginger
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chicken karaage generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken karaage and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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