Soft and juicy JFC (Japanese Fried Chicken) with Shio Koji

Soft and juicy JFC (Japanese Fried Chicken) with Shio Koji

Koji and co’s friend Yuka has shared this authentic Japanese karaage recipe featuring our Shio Koji!

 

Ingredients

(4 servings)

4 chicken thighs (500 - 600g) 

* Grated ginger 1 tsp 

* Soy sauce 1 tbsp 

* Mirin 1 tsp

*Koji and Co Shio Koji 1 tbsp 

Potato starch - sufficient to cover
Oil

 

Method

 

1. Cut chicken thighs into pieces  (6 to 8), put them in a bowl, put all the * in the bowl, and leave them for about 15 minutes.

2. Wipe off excess juice, sprinkle with potato starch and fry in 200 degree oil. 

* Unpasteurized fresh Shio Koji tenderizes chicken with its high enzymatic activity. Enjoy the juicy Karaage at home!

 

Recipe and photos by Yuka P