7 things you need to do when you come visit Japan
If you are considering or already decided upon visiting Japan, here is a list of what you should not miss out on when you come and visit.
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮)
While somewhat unknown outside Japan, Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮) is considered one of the most popular dishes back in Japan. Originating from the Miyazaki prefecture which is very well-known for it quality of chicken, it is a dish consisting of fried chicken which is covered with sweet and sour sauce, which is topped off with Tartar sauce.
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A little bit about Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮)
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮) is no doubt one of the most popular dishes back in Japan, while people outside of Japan may not have heard of it. Needless to say, Japan is very well known for its natural produce and the quality of its meat. This dish is originally from the Miyazaki prefecture which is well known for its quality of chicken. However, due to the popularity of the dish, it has become a household dish and served all around the country.
The chicken Nanban consists of fried chicken which is soaked in sweet and sour sauce and covered with a generous amount of Tartar sauce. In the Miyazaki prefecture where the dish is originally from, the dish tends to have a more more sour taste from the vinegar. However, in the rest of the country, the sweet and sour sauce tends to be much sweeter (We recommend the milder and sweeter version of the dish).
List of Ingredients you will need
(Serving for 4 people)
・Chicken Thighs … 4 pieces
・Eggs…3 eggs
・Onions …1/4 pieces
・Mayonnaise …5 Tablespoon
・Soy Sauce …4 Tablespoon
・Vinegar…5 Tablespoon
・Sugar…6 Tablespoon
・Ketchup…1 Teaspoon
・Flour…Appropriate amount
・Salt…Appropriate amount
・Pepper…Appropriate amount
Recipe
1. Boil 2 eggs and dice the onion. Once the eggs are boiled, put them in a bowl with the Mayonnaise, ketchup, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Once the eggs are well crushed and the mixture is mixed well, put it into the fridge to cool off.
2. Mix the Soy Sauce, Vinegar and sugar. Either microwave it or heat it on a pan to melt the sugar.
3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Cover the chicken with flour.
5. Mix the egg. Once the egg is well mixed, dip the chicken into the egg.
6. Pour oil into a pot and heat it up. Wait until it reaches roughly 340℉（170℃) and once it gets there, fry the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes.
7. Once the chicken are done, soak the chicken into the sweet and sour mixture for a couple of seconds to let the flavor seep through the outer coating.
8. Place the chicken on the plate. Pour the cooled Tartar Sauce over the chicken and the Chicken Nanban is complete!
Other recommended recipes
If this is the kind of dish you like, we have compiled some a list of dishes that you might also like for your next cooking session below.
Tonkatsu (とんかつ)
Tonkatsu (とんかつ) is a Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet. The outer coating is made extra fluffy, yet crunchy by using Panko (bread crumbs) to coat the meat, which is then fried in oil.
Takikomi Gohan
(炊き込みごはん)
Takikomi Gohan (炊き込みごはん) is a Japanese dish, which is very tasty, yet simple to make. All you need to do is put the soy sauce, dashi, and either meat, fish, veggies, or mushrooms into the rice cooker and wait for it to cook.
Japanese Pork Curry
(カレーライス)
Japanese Curry or “Curry Rice” (カレーライス) is one of the Japanese people’s favorite dishes, partly because of the ease of preparing the dish as well as the fact that it tastes so good!
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮)
While somewhat unknown outside Japan, Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮) is considered one of the most popular dishes back in Japan. Originating from the Miyazaki prefecture which is very well-known for it quality of chicken, it is a dish consisting of fried chicken which is covered with sweet and sour sauce, which is topped off with Tartar sauce.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- (Serving for 4 people)
- ・Chicken Thighs … 4 pieces
- ・Eggs…3 eggs
- ・Onions …1/4 pieces
- ・Mayonnaise …5 Tablespoon
- ・Soy Sauce …4 Tablespoon
- ・Vinegar…5 Tablespoon
- ・Sugar…6 Tablespoon
- ・Ketchup…1 Teaspoon
- ・Flour…Appropriate amount
- ・Salt…Appropriate amount
- ・Pepper…Appropriate amount
Instructions
1. Boil 2 eggs and dice the onion. Once the eggs are boiled, put them in a bowl with the Mayonnaise, ketchup, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Once the eggs are well crushed and the mixture is mixed well, put it into the fridge to cool off.
2. Mix the Soy Sauce, Vinegar and sugar. Either microwave it or heat it on a pan to melt the sugar.
3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Cover the chicken with flour.
5. Mix the egg. Once the egg is well mixed, dip the chicken into the egg.
6. Pour oil into a pot and heat it up. Wait until it reaches roughly 340℉（170℃) and once it gets there, fry the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes.
7. Once the chicken are done, soak the chicken into the sweet and sour mixture for a couple of seconds to let the flavor seep through the outer coating.
8. Place the chicken on the plate. Pour the cooled Tartar Sauce over the chicken and the Chicken Nanban is complete!
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