Bandit's Bowl: Addictive Garlic Soy Fried Chicken Rice Bowl (Sanzoku-Yaki Don)

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the rice: rinse and drain the rice, add water and a splash of sake, mix well, then cook.
   ≈0:22
2. 2
   Prepare the toppings: shred the cabbage into strips and cut the lemon into wedges.
   ≈0:46
3. 3
   Make the marinade: combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, grated garlic, bonito flakes, and MSG or salt.
   ≈1:24
4. 4
   Marinate the chicken: place the chicken in the marinade, ensure it is well coated, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
   ≈2:06
5. 5
   Coat with starch: remove the chicken, pat off excess marinade, then dust generously with potato starch to coat evenly.
   ≈2:20
6. 6
   Fry the chicken: heat oil to around 180°C and fry the chicken over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until both sides are golden brown.
   ≈2:38
7. 7
   Cool and cut: let the fried chicken cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
   ≈3:14
8. 8
   Assemble: place shredded cabbage on top of the cooked rice, then top with the fried chicken pieces and garnish with a lemon wedge.
   ≈3:24