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Nutritional Values
700kcal
30gProtein
60gCarbs
40gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Kushikatsu
How to order / say it
Say it
串カツ — [koo-shee-KA-tsoo]
Order
I'd like some kushikatsu, please.
Locally
串カツをお願いします。
Say locally
Deep-fried skewers of meat and vegetables.
Why try it?
Kushikatsu represents Osaka's inventive approach to preparing meat and vegetables, combining familiarity with culinary creativity. It highlights the city's dynamic dining scene, particularly in Shinsekai, an area known for street food and casual eateries.
How it tastes
Golden and crunchy on the outside with a succulent center, kushikatsu offers a satisfying contrast of textures. Each skewer is dipped in a tangy, slightly sweet Worcestershire-like sauce, enhancing the savory flavors.
Origin & History — first documented: 1929
Kushikatsu originated in the 1920s in Osaka. It was initially served in local bars to satiate quick hunger pangs with affordable ingredients. Its skewered format allowed for a practical, on-the-go meal amidst busy urban life.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g pork loin
- 🧄 100 g onions
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🌾 50 g panko bread crumbs
- 🌾 50 g flour
- 🫒 500 ml vegetable oil
- 🥣 100 ml kushikatsu sauce
Method
- 1 Cut the pork and vegetables into bite-size pieces, skewer them.
- 2 Dip each skewer in flour, then beaten egg, and coat with panko.
- 3 Heat oil to medium-high and fry skewers until golden.
- 4 Serve hot with kushikatsu dipping sauce.
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