Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken Recipe

Fried chicken, whether it’s Southern, Japanese, or Korean, is one of my favourite foods of all time. Karaage, also known as Tatsutaage, is the Japanese version of fried chicken. Pronounced kah-rah-ah-geh, the name literally means “Tang fried” (Tang as in the Chinese dynasty). It’s one of those dishes that strike the perfect balance between flavor, texture and richness. 

Ingredients:

    ·         1 LB Boneless, skin on chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes

    ·         2 Tablespoons soy sauce

    ·         1 Teaspoon sake

    ·         1 Teaspoon sugar

    ·         1 Tablespoon minced ginger

    ·         2 clove garlic, minced

    ·         ½ cup potato starch

    ·         High smoke point oil for deep frying

Method:

    1.      Mix together the chicken thighs, soy sauce, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl and let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour 1 hour at room temperature, in a slightly cool spot. Letting the chicken rest at room temp means that the chicken won’t drop the temperature of the oil, which means that it’ll cook up crispier. Also, it’ll cook faster than if you cook it cold from the fridge.

    2.      Prepare a wire cooling rack over a paper towel lined rimmed baking sheet. Heat up 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep heavy bottomed pot until it reaches 325°F.

    3.      Place the potato starch in a bowl and, working in batches, coat several pieces of chicken, shaking off the excess potato starch. Use a pair of tongs to gently add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.

    4.      Remove from the oil and let rest on your prepared wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken until all of it has been fried once.

    5.      Turn the heat up to 350°F and fry the chicken a second time around until deeply golden and crispy, another 1-2 minutes. Drain on the wire rack and enjoy hot with soya sauce, limes, and coriander.

5 Easy One Pot Meals

These classic one-pot meals are great any time of year, but their soul-warming heartiness makes them especially comforting during the colder months. From Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Turkey Pot Pie to Classic Beef Stew and Shepherd's Pie, these casseroles and stews are an easy dinnertime solution.

1. Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Quite possibly the ultimate comfort food, nothing can really top a good bowl of a hearty macaroni and cheese, and this classic cheddary option will leave everyone at the table wanting more. If you'd like to mix things up a little bit, try some other shredded cheese for this dish, such as Gouda or smoked Gouda, or for those who love their foods on the spicy side, Pepper Jack.

 

2. Classic Beef Stew

This classic beef stew recipe has all you expect in beef stew: tender chunks of beef, carrots, and potato. The best part about this stew is that once you put it together, it requires no attention, not even stirring. And once it’s simmered, the meat is fork-tender and the sauce and vegetables are super flavorful. For a great meal, serve it with some buttered egg noodles.

3. Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

With mutton Keema, sauteed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, this homey casserole is soul-warming and nourishing. It's the perfect one-pot meal for a chilly night. You can also bake the entire mixture in individual 6 to 8-ounce ramekins. Assemble up to a day ahead, cover, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.

4. Easy Lemon Veal Stew

Here's an easy veal stew that's incredibly tender and delicious. It's a wonderful stew for a family dinner or to serve to company. Fresh lemon juice and zest impart a bright lively flavor to the dish. Serve it with buttered egg noodles, brown or white rice.

5. Chicken Pot Pie

Who doesn’t like chicken, carrots and peas in a creamy sauce and topped with a flaky crust? This version will not let you down, and it's super-easy to make. For an extra kick, add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.

Do try these recipes and leave your views in the comment section! :) 

Recipe of chocolate diyas!

Diyas are very symbolic during the festival of lights. It is lit in households celebrating Diwali to shed light on darkness. Have you ever thought what an amazing experience to make edible diyas?! There are so simple to prepare and gives a grand look to the festival of Diyas!

INGREDIENTS

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup Coconut powder

 1 cup Khoya

3 tbsp Cocoa powder

RECIPE:

   1.      Cook 1 cup khoya in a heavy bottomed pan for 2-3 minutes till light pink in colour.

   2.      Add the coconut powder, sugar and mix well.

   3.      Remove from fire and mix the cocoa powder.

   4.      Make a smooth dough. (you can add a few tsps. milk if the dough is too dry and a few tsps. Coconut powder if too wet).

   5.      Shape the cocoa mixture into diyas. 

   6.      Fill as desired.

   7.      Refrigerate if necessary till hard. But bring them to room temperature before serving!

Have a food rich celebration! :) 

5 foods that were the happiest accidents!

1.      Chocolate Chip Cookies: Wakefield found she had ran out of baking chocolate one day, so she smashed up a bar of semisweet chocolate and added it to her batter. What resulted was a cookie studded with chunks of chocolate.

 

2.      Sandwich: Some believe Montagu couldn't leave a particularly intense gambling game, so he requested that meat be brought to him between two pieces of bread. Montagu's refusal resulted in one of the greatest culinary advances in history.

 

3.      Tarte Tatin: The story of tarte tatin was concocted in the 1880s, in a hotel owned by two sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin. A tired Stéphanie was making an apple tart but overcooked the apples, so she tried to rescue it by putting the pastry base on top.

 

4.      Nachos: In1943, unable to track down the chef and faced with ten hungry women, Anaya covered a plate of tostadas with grated cheese, passed it through a salamander, and topped the whole thing off with jalapeños. One of the women dubbed the dish “Nacho’s especiale”, which was later shortened to just “nachos”.

5.      Crepe Suzette: In1895, Charpentier, a waiter at a café Monte Carlo was preparing dessert for the Prince of Wales, which accidentally caught fire. What followed was an amazing mix of flavors and became one of the most popular crepe dishes of all time.

So, next time you're cooking and accidentally screw up the recipe, embrace the failure and see where it takes you. If you read through these examples of accidental tastiness, you'll see that history is on your side.