Chicken Katsu Don

A bowl of shredded cabbage with bread crumbed fried meat, with sauce. A pair of chopsticks and a small bowl of soup.

This classic and straightforward Japanese chicken katsu don recipe is just perfect. Using high-quality, flavourful free-range chicken thigh fillets is the key to success. Pair it with a rich miso soup for a complete meal that delights everyone.

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Gyoza with Wings!

The #1 gyoza brand in Japan! Mama San is excited to partner with Ajinomoto, Japan’s best-selling gyoza brand, to bring you a plant-based dumpling gyoza experience like no other. We’re sure you’ve tried a dumpling or two, but these ones are the next level! Affectionately called Hanetsuki Gyoza or ‘Gyoza with Wings’, they are named…

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Miso Meatballs

For  informal drinks, I often make these popular meatballs as finger food, Japanese Izakaya type tapas. The meatballs, made with chicken mince, are very well flavoured with Miso, so no need to serve with a sauce which can become messy if you’re not careful. You can serve with cocktail picks or skewered on short bamboo…

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Japanese style fried chicken

Japanese style fried chicken This fried chicken is perfect for a weekend rugby game! Chicken Karaage is great with beer, even when cold. Kids love these chicken pieces too. Ingredients 2-3 chicken thighs –boneless skinless cut into bite size pieces Marinade: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sake ( or dry white wine ) 1 teaspoon…

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