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Karaage (唐揚げ)
Karaage (唐揚げ) reads umami 6.4, citrus 6.0 and sourness 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese main, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.4 · Citrus 6.0 · Sourness 5.5 · Salinity 5.1 · Fruity 4.8 · Richness 4.8 · Allium 4.3 · Sweetness 3.0 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Floral 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Nutty 1.3 · Bitterness 0.9 · Earthy 0.7
What's in it (10)
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 204.9 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 14.2 g fat, 7.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in soy sauce, sake, mirin, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat in potato starch and double-fry: first at 160 degrees C until cooked through, then at 180 degrees C for a final burst to crisp the exterior.
- Drain and serve with lemon and mayo.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Sheet-Pan Greek Chicken with Potatoes — Greek
- Baked Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo — Greek
- Greek Beef and Orzo Skillet — Greek
- Greek Chicken and Rice Skillet — Greek
- Crispy Greek Chicken Cutlets with Lemon — Greek
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.