This octopus karaage is packed with flavor from a great marinade - it's like eating at an izakaya! Crispy outside, juicy inside... absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
2 servings- Octopus1 pack (1 leg)
- ★Soy sauce1 tbsp
- ★Sake1 tbsp
- Potato starch2 tbsp
- Oil for fryingto taste
- ▲All-purpose flour (optional)2 tbsp
Directions
25 min- 1
Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces. Add ★1 tbsp soy sauce and ★1 tbsp sake, mix well, and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
Drain the excess liquid from the marinated octopus. Coat with ▲2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then generously coat with 2 tbsp potato starch.
- 3
Heat the oil for frying over medium heat. Once the oil temperature stabilizes, gently fry the octopus until golden brown.
- 4
When the entire piece turns golden brown with a crispy surface, it's done frying.
Tips
Keep the oil temperature slightly lower and fry for a longer time to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy. Coating with all-purpose flour helps the breading stick better and reduces oil splattering, though it cannot be completely prevented - stay cautious while cooking.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories140 kcal
- Protein9.2 g
- Fat6 g
- Carbs11 g
- Sodium0.6 g
This octopus karaage is packed with flavor from a great marinade - it's like eating at an izakaya! Crispy outside, juicy inside... absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
2 servings- Octopus1 pack (1 leg)
- ★Soy sauce1 tbsp
- ★Sake1 tbsp
- Potato starch2 tbsp
- Oil for fryingto taste
- ▲All-purpose flour (optional)2 tbsp
Directions
25 min- 1
Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces. Add ★1 tbsp soy sauce and ★1 tbsp sake, mix well, and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
Drain the excess liquid from the marinated octopus. Coat with ▲2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then generously coat with 2 tbsp potato starch.
- 3
Heat the oil for frying over medium heat. Once the oil temperature stabilizes, gently fry the octopus until golden brown.
- 4
When the entire piece turns golden brown with a crispy surface, it's done frying.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories140 kcal
- Protein9.2 g
- Fat6 g
- Carbs11 g
- Sodium0.6 g
Tips
Keep the oil temperature slightly lower and fry for a longer time to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy. Coating with all-purpose flour helps the breading stick better and reduces oil splattering, though it cannot be completely prevented - stay cautious while cooking.