Sukiyaki-style Shio-koji Chicken with Egg

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   Pierce the thigh skin many times with a fork, and rub the meat all over with shio-koji.

2. 2

   Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or a plastic bag, making sure to remove all the air.

3. 3

   Marinate for 5-6 hours in the fridge.

4. 4

   After the chicken has chilled for 5-6 hours, cut it into bite-sized pieces.

5. 5

   Cut off the root end of the shimeji mushrooms and shred apart.

6. 6

   Cut the Japanese leek into thin diagonal slices.

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   Thinly slice the onion.

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   Mix together the ingredients marked with *.

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   Heat some oil in a frypan, and fry the chicken skin-side down.

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    Cook each side for about 2 minutes or until they have browned nicely.

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    It's okay if the chicken isn't completely cooked through at this point.

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    Soak up the excess oil with a paper towel, then add the shimeji, onion, and leek to the pan.

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    Pour the mixture of * ingredients into the pan and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.

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    Beat the eggs and gently pour into the pan in a circular motion.

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    Cover with a lid and steam until it is half-cooked.

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    Now it's done.

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    Sprinkle on some ichimi spice or sansho pepper to taste, and dig in!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.