Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiBuns Karaage Recipe

Buns Karaage Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

Fried chicken, cabbage salad, gochujang, lettuce.

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Ingredients

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For the Karaage Chicken

For Assembly

Method

For the Karaage Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken thighs and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    Once marinated, remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece in cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.

For the Cabbage Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and julienned carrot.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot, and toss to combine.

For Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Buns

    On each lettuce leaf, place a piece of fried chicken, followed by a spoonful of the cabbage salad and a drizzle of gochujang sauce. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy!

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