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Kushiage

Japanese-style Deep-fried Kabob

By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com

Pork Kushiage

Pork Kushiage

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Kushiage is a Japanese-style deep-fried kabob. Kushi means skewers and age means deep-frying in Japanese. Bamboo sticks are usually used for kushiage in Japan. Skewered vegetables and meats are breaded and deep-fried. Kushiage of meat is also called kushikatsu.

Kushiage is easy to eat, so it's suitable for parties. If it's possible, set a deep-fryer on the table and cook kushiage as you eat. Cut ingredients into bite-sized pieces and make various kabobs. You can make kushiage with asparagus, broccoli, potato, carrot, shrimp, squid, scallop, beef, cheese, and lots more. Try your favorite ingredients.

Kushiage is served with dipping sauce. Japanese tonkatsu sauce or Worcester sauce is good for kushiage. Dip some karashi mustard if you would like.

Kushikatsu - Pork Kushiage Recipe

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