Epic Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) For Game Day | Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 Meet the marinade
00:02:29 1st quarter: chicken
00:03:59 2nd quarter: veggies
00:05:49 3rd quarter: breading
00:07:15 4th quarter: frying
00:09:08 Time to chow down

PREP TIME: 20 hours 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably dark
2 tablespoons dry sake
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces, or 3 pounds chicken wings, flats, and drumettes separated, or 3 pounds firm winter or summer squash, cut into 2-inch pieces
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup potato starch (katakuriko) or cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, cucumber slices, Japanese mayonnaise preferably Kewpie, Shichimi Togarashi, and your favorite hot sauce(s), for serving

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[phylojenie]

The amount of fun Rick has with these videos is always such a joy to watch

[scaredsquee]

We need a new show with ALOTTA HORCHATA as host!

The whole recipe looks great!

[Olife]

Love the announcer drag! Alotta Horchata was great, too. I love how Rick makes karaage look downright doable -- I think I'll give it a try!

[namelessdesires]

I'm at 1:01 and I'm "liking" just for the intro. I love Rick and I'm happy he just likes having fun.

[samanthagarner]

When Rick lets the round of squash fall to the ground, I felt so validated. That always happens to me!

[rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

I was watching something else but when I saw that the notification was for Rick and I saw his *outfit*, CLICK! Gordon Ramsey can wait.

[Taramushi]

Rick would make a great sports presenter. And now I'm picturing an alternate reality where ESPN had cooking shows for athletes and GameDay recipes.

[Debba]

The recipes are wonderful. Rick has a warm, wonderful personality. The over the top camp antics really aren't necessary. Just the dude and the food, please. And the dog, of course.

[KineticKiwi]

Really hoping we see more of Alotta Horchata in the future ❤️🙏

[SharaPoet]

Oh Rick, never stop being you! You are the best infotainment ever! ❤

[TheAmelie]

Rick😂and his intro😍- so entertaining and a lovely human!

[mokolad]

I love Rick's mic 😂And, of course, THE outfit. Thanks for another fun and educational episode!
Edit: Oh, and how could I forget the different-coloured gloves! Is this the new different socks?

[LeeCurrid]

The BEST halftime show ever. 100% Rick! Condé Nast could never!

[leighroble]

This show is a pure joy to watch. I love Rick so much!!

[sandiegofun]

What a great way to start my day! I love the mic, outfit and food!

[cherishwit]

I wish I could double love this! Love Miss Lotta Horchata! More, please.

[anger]

Rick/Alotta Horchata is so delightful and the food looks so good and I think I could actually pull this one off.

[ashkgo]

Alotta Horchata 4 prez 💃

Rick you are simply the best!

[ladykstra]

Love Rick's videos! I hope I can make these in the air fryer I just got.

[tdanak]

What a gift each episode of Sweet Heat is! Sending lots of love your way, Rick💙