Kushiage (Japanese Deep-Fried Skewers)

Name: Kushiage (Japanese Deep-Fried Skewers)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 32 bamboo skewers; 4 slices lotus root (renkon); 8 slices eggplant; 8 quail eggs (boiled); 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms (stems removed); 8 shrimp (deveined and deshelled); 4 pieces Camembert cheese; 4 pieces pork shoulder; 4 pieces chicken breast; cooking oil (for deep frying); 150 g all-purpose flour (or cake flour, plus extra for dusting if necessary); 250 ml cold water; 1 egg; 150 g panko breadcrumbs; 80 ml Worcestershire sauce; 60 ml dashi stock (use plant-based for vegetarians and vegans); 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp red wine; 1 tsp tomato ketchup

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Kushiage is a fun and exciting dish made with a variety of meat, vegetables and seafood coated in a crunchy panko batter, deep fried and served with a tangy, addictive dipping sauce. It's easy to customize and great for parties!

Updated at: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:16:32 GMT