New from Hakka - Chicken Karaage

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Hakka’s BRAND NEW Chicken Karaage (Japanese Crispy Chicken), pronounced kah-rah-ah-ge, is the latest addition to its Japanese Range. Karaage is a popular Japanese cooking technique in which various foods such as chicken or fish are seasoned in a soy based marinade, lightly coated in potato starch then fried in oil. Its literal translation “empty fry” is true to its name as it refers to chicken being fried without a thick batter. Chicken Karaage can be found everywhere in Japan, from restaurants and QSRs to supermarkets and convenience stores, and are a staple appetiser in Izakayas (Japanese bars).

Australians may be more familiar with tempura, vegetables or seafood coated in a light fluffy Japanese batter commonly eaten with udon noodles or as part of a bento box.

So what is the difference between Karaage and Tempura?
1. Ingredients - the Karaage technique is used mainly on meat type products while tempura is generally used on vegetables and seafood.
2. Flavour - flavour is a key difference in these 2 methods of cooking. Karaage’s taste is derived from the marinade while the tempura dipping sauce is the source of its flavour.
3. Batter - the key ingredients of the coating for these 2 methods are very different. Karaage uses potato starch for its amazing crunch while tempura uses wheat flour and ice cold water for a light and fluffy batter.

With fried chicken still wildly popular, particularly in the café and casual dining scene, end users are looking to differentiate their offerings from the competition while keeping their menus familiar to consumers at the same time. Hakka’s Chicken Karaage (Japanese Crispy Chicken) answers the call with a unique, tasty yet versatile product which makes preparation in the kitchen a breeze:

- saves on time and eliminates the mess and hassle of marinating/battering
- is made with 100% Australian chicken fillet (deboning unnecessary)
- can be prepared in just minutes through a quick fry or oven bake
- is seasoned and battered to perfection for that authentic golden Japanese crunch, perfect when dipped in Japanese Mayonnaise
- gives your customers the authentic taste of Japan in a matter of minutes

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