Easy30 min
Where it comes from
A beloved dish from Oita in Kyushu, Toriten combines the lightness of tempura with the hearty satisfaction of fried chicken.
Differs from Tempura
- ·Oita-prefecture chicken-tempura: soy-and-ginger-marinated chicken thigh battered in tempura mix.
- ·Served with ponzu and yuzu kosho rather than tentsuyu — points it more savory-snack than refined-tempura.
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What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Marinate chicken pieces in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic.
- 2
Prepare a tempura batter with wheat flour and egg.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
- 4
Dip chicken pieces in the batter, then fry until golden brown.
- 5
Serve hot with ponzu sauce on the side.
