“Karaage” explained in 4 pictures

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

Karaage is a popular side dish.
The outside is crispy.
The inside is soft and warm.

💬 What kind of food is karaage?

Karaage is a popular side dish. The outside is crispy. The inside is soft and warm.

🤔 Have you ever eaten karaage?

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

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

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

🤔 How can you 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?