Karaage

Help young children understand what karaage is, what it is made from, how it is cooked, and how to eat it

2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月9日 · こども図鑑
Karaage is a popular side dish.
The outside is crispy.
The inside is tender, and it is warm to eat.

💬 What kind of food is karaage?

Karaage is a popular side dish. The outside is crispy. The inside is tender, and it is warm to eat.

🤔 Have you ever eaten karaage?

Karaage is made mainly from chicken.
The chicken is seasoned.
When it is coated with flour or starch, it becomes crispy when fried.

💬 What is karaage made from?

Karaage is made mainly from chicken. The chicken is seasoned. When it is coated with flour or starch, it becomes crispy when fried.

🤔 What do you think changes when meat is coated with flour or starch?

Karaage is made by frying it in oil.
Hot oil is used, so an adult cooks it.
When it is cooked through, it turns golden brown.

💬 It is cooked by frying in oil

Karaage is made by frying it in oil. Hot oil is used, so an adult cooks it. When it is cooked through, it turns golden brown.

🤔 How can we stay safe near hot oil?

Freshly cooked karaage can be very hot.
Let it cool a little before eating.
Take small bites and chew well.

💬 Eat it safely and enjoyably

Freshly cooked karaage can be very hot. Let it cool a little before eating. Take small bites and chew well.

🤔 How can you be careful when eating hot food?