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Nutritional Values
420kcal
25gProtein
30gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Kaki Fry
How to order / say it
Say it
牡蠣フライ — [Kah-kee Fry]
Order
I'd like Kaki Fry, please.
Locally
牡蠣フライをお願いします。
Say locally
Crispy battered oysters, a true seafood delight.
Why try it?
A must-try, Kaki Fry illustrates Hiroshima's reputation for the highest quality oysters, embodying the region's bountiful sea produce and culinary expertise.
How it tastes
The oysters are juicy and briny within, with a crispy, golden breaded exterior providing a delightful texture contrast.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Hiroshima's prominence as an oyster farming hub since the 16th century made these delicacies popular during the Meiji era as Western cooking methods, like frying, were introduced.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 200 g oysters
- 🌾 50 g flour
- 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🫒 500 ml cooking oil
Method
- 1 Clean and dry the oysters.
- 2 Coat each oyster in flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
- 3 Roll the oysters in breadcrumbs to coat.
- 4 Deep fry the oysters in hot oil until golden brown.
- 5 Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
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mah-chah wah-gah-shee
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