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kushikatsu

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.

Notes from other learners

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A Japanese dish made by skewering bite-sized pieces of meat, seafood, or vegetables on bamboo sticks, coating them in batter or breadcrumbs, and deep-frying them. It is usually eaten by dipping in a shared sauce.
고기·해산물·채소를 한입 크기로 대나무 꼬치에 꿰어 반죽이나 빵가루를 입혀 튀긴 일본 요리로, 보통 공용 소스에 찍어 먹는다.
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