Japanese New Years Fried
Chicken
1 3-pound fryer, cut up, or
boneless
thighs cut into small pieces
Flour for coating (may use
Mochiko
flour)
Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Mirin Sauce
2/3 C Soy Sauce
1/3 C Mirin
1/2 C Sugar
In a saucepan, over
medium heat,
combine the shoyu, mirin and sugar. Simmer until the sauce reduces
somewhat
and thickens. Set aside.
In a deep frying pan or
wok, heat
about 1 inch of oil until very hot, but not smoking. Dredge the chicken
pieces in seasoned flour then carefully place in the hot oil. Fry until
golden brown. Place on absorbent towel and keep warm until ready to
serve.
Serve with the dipping sauce. Serves 4.
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