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 fry, 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).