Toriten
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| Origin | Oita prefecture, Japan |
Toriten is a Japanese Tempura style fried chicken. It is an original food in Ōita Prefecture, and very popular there. Any part of the chicken can be used. Younger people like dark meat, while older people prefer white. The meat is cut into nuggets, dipped in soy sauce, sake and garlic powder, rolled in tempura powder and deep fried. Toriten is commonly served with fresh greens, and eaten hot immediately after frying. The most common sauce is Ponzu sauce (made with Soy sauce and vinegar) with mustard.