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Perfect for a Lunch Box - Japanese Fried Pork (Karaage) - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Perfect for a Lunch Box - Japanese Fried Pork (Karaage).
How about Japanese fried pork (karaage) for tonight's side dish? Pork that marinated in a soy sauce marinade and deep-fried fragrantly will go well with rice. It's also perfect as a finger food with alcohol, so please give it a try!
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Cook time

40 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Pork tenderloin
    200 g
  • (A)Sake
    2 tbsp
  • (A)Soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • (A)Sugar
    1 tsp
  • (A)Grated ginger
    1 tsp
  • (A)Grated garlic
    2 tsp
  • Starch
    2 tbsp
  • Frying oil
    as needed
  • Lettuce
    2 sheets

How to make

  1. Prepare. Cut pork tenderloin into 0.4-inch wide pieces.
  2. 1. Add (A) to a bowl and mix.
  3. 2. Add pork tenderloin, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. 3. Coat both sides with starch.
  5. 4. Pour 2-inch depth of frying oil into a pot, heat to 170℃ (340°F), and add Step 3. Deep-fry for about 4 minutes until pork tenderloin is cooked through, then drain the oil.
  6. 5. Place the lettuce and Step 4 on a plate and it's ready to serve.

Tips for cooking

You can make pork with your favorite parts. When you carry it as a lunch box, please consider food poisoning and cook it in a hygienic environment. When you carry it, please put an ice pack and store it in a refrigerator or a cool place. If you need to heat something, please make sure to cook it well, let it rest well, and remove excess liquid before packing it in your lunch box.

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