Nagoya Tebasaki
Japanese

Nagoya Tebasaki

Nagoya Tebasaki is a tantalizing blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors coating crispy chicken wings.

chicken wingschicken wings
Soy SauceSoy Sauce
SakeSake
MirinMirin
SugarSugar
GarlicGarlic
Medium50 min

Where it comes from

This dish is a Nagoya specialty from Aichi Prefecture, celebrated for its distinctive seasoning that highlights the local preference for bold, umami-rich flavors.

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken wings in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger.

  2. 2

    Deep-fry the wings until they are crispy and golden brown.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan, reduce the marinade to a thick sauce.

  4. 4

    Toss the fried wings in the reduced sauce until well-coated.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with black pepper and sesame seeds before serving.

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