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Karaage

From the video “Creating the Perfect Crispy Karaage Recipe | Eric Kim | NYT Cooking” by NYT Cooking. RecipesMD is not affiliated with NYT Cooking. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~5 min
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Serves
~5
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Cost
~$3.44*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$14.56* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, egg, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.88*for the batch in the video
~$3.44*per serving

You save about ~$14.56* per serving (81% less*) than ordering it out — ~$29.12* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: sake

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving131 kcal · 7% of 2,000
Fat1 g1%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Sodium369 mg16%
Carbohydrate26 g9%
Fiber0.4 g1%
Total sugars0.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0.4 g1%
Protein2 g4%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+8 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 130 g flour at ~25 g flour per serving; model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: fine sea salt or coarse kosher salt, canola or vegetable oil, lemon wedges, mayonnaise, shichimi togarashi. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • wire rack
  • spider
  • thermometer
  • microplane
  • mixing bowls

What the video didn’t say

  • servings count not explicitly stated
  • total preparation time not explicitly stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are NYT Cooking’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Karaage

What makes NYT Cooking's Karaage recipe and technique special?

NYT Cooking's take on Karaage focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil temperature must be precise or chicken burns or greases. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Karaage at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Karaage recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Karaage ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Karaage can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in NYT Cooking's Karaage?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Karaage?

The official cooking video by NYT Cooking is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.