Kakiage (Prawn and Vegetable Fritter) Rice Burgers

Name: Kakiage (Prawn and Vegetable Fritter) Rice Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 rice bowls worth Plain cooked rice; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 Sesame oil; 200 ml Shelled prawns; 1 as much as you prefer String beans; 1/2 Onion; 133 ml Rice flour (Ready-mix tempura flour); 1 Egg; 100 ml Water; 1 Oil for deep frying; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Mirin; 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 Red chili pepper

Servings: persons

3 rice bowls worth Plain cooked rice
1 tbsp Katakuriko
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 Sesame oil
200 ml Shelled prawns
1 as much as you prefer String beans
1/2 Onion
133 ml Rice flour (Ready-mix tempura flour)
1 Egg
100 ml Water
1 Oil for deep frying
3 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Mirin
1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Sake
1 Red chili pepper

1
Put rice in a bowl, add katakuriko and soy sauce, and mix with a spatula.
2
With this mixture, mold the patties into the desired size.
3
The photo shows 1 cm thick patties with 7 cm diameter.
4
Heat the sesame oil in frying pan and fry the firmly molded patties from Step 1, until evenly cooked.
5
Slice the kaki-age ingredients into 1 cm pieces.
6
Whisk together rice flour, egg, and water batter and dredge the ingredients.
7
Next, deep fry the kaki-age fritters in 180C oil.
8
Combine the sauce ingredients in a small pot and simmer, taking care not to burn it.
9
Coat the kaki-age fritters in sauce and sandwich between rice buns, and serve.

928

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 rice bowls worth Plain cooked rice, 1 tbsp Katakuriko, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 Sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Kakiage (Prawn and Vegetable Fritter) Rice Burgers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!