Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
6 unit

Chicken tenderloins

cut into strips

1 unit

Nori seaweed

cut into strips

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Sake

1 tsp

Mirin

0.5 unit

Beaten egg

beaten

50 ml

All-purpose flour

Step 1
~2 min

Cut each chicken tenderloin into 2-3 strips lengthwise.

Step 2
~2 min

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, and mirin.

Step 3
~2 min

Rub the soy sauce mixture into the chicken strips to season.

Step 4
~2 min

In a separate bowl, lightly beat an egg.

Step 5
~2 min

Coat the seasoned chicken strips with the beaten egg.

Step 6
~2 min

Dredge the egg-coated chicken strips in all-purpose flour, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 7
~2 min

Cut the nori seaweed into strips approximately the same size as the floured chicken strips.

Step 8
~2 min

Wrap each floured chicken strip with a strip of nori seaweed.

Step 9
~2 min

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10
~2 min

Carefully place the nori-wrapped chicken into the hot oil.

Step 11
~2 min

Deep fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the nori is crispy.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Step 13
~2 min

Serve immediately or pack into a bento box.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure oil is hot enough for crispy results.

Don't overcrowd the fryer.

Serve with tonkatsu sauce or Japanese mayo.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time, but best fried fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice, pickled vegetables, and miso soup.

Pairs well with a dipping sauce like tonkatsu sauce or Japanese mayonnaise.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice
Miso soup
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Commonly found in bento boxes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
School Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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