kushikatsu

/kuːʃiˈkætsu/

noun

deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables

A popular Japanese dish, especially associated with Osaka, of bite-sized ingredients breaded and fried on bamboo skewers.

Examples

01
We shared a plate of kushikatsu at the lively Osaka street stall.
02
She carefully dipped her kushikatsu into the communal sauce bowl.
03
The restaurant's kushikatsu comes with pork, shrimp, and seasonal vegetables.
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Kushikatsu stalls often warn customers not to double-dip in the sauce.

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