Like chicken wings? Then you are going to love our Nagoya style tebasaki recipe. Learn how to make teriyaki sauce smothered tender chicken wings and umami-rich ajitsuke tamago eggs right in your home kitchen.
Chicken wings are a Western tradition that has taken the world by storm. They are the ultimate comfort food to snack on while enjoying a beer and a sports game. So we have something special for you! Quite different from your typical Sunday chicken wings, try making these soft and savory Japanese chicken wings instead. You will find that the rich, delicious Japanese flavors bring out the best in the wings. This might just become your new favorite chicken wing recipe!
What is Tebasaki?
In Japan, people call chicken wings tebasaki. They are very popular in the Nagoya region, located in the center of the country, and has absorbed many different cultures. Nagoya’s tebasaki is similar to America’s teriyaki style chicken wings – they are fried chicken wings dipped in savory Japanese teriyaki sauce and covered in sesame seeds.
Back in the day, chicken wings were used to make chicken stocks for the soup at a restaurant called Furaibou in Nagoya. It changed when they forgot to order whole chicken for their special menu one day. The chefs usually discard chicken wings after making chicken stocks. On that day, they fried and dipped chicken wings in their special sauce and serve instead as the special menu. That was how Nagoya style tebasaki was born! Our easy to follow recipe and video is not the exact original Nagoya style. Still, it is an authentic Japanese recipe that is popular among households all over Japan when cooking tebasaki at home.
What is Ajitsuke Tamago?
You often see ajitsuke tamago in ramen as an easy and delicious way to add protein to the meal. Unlike in the west, where it’s common to eat chicken wings alone, it’s more common to eat a whole balanced meal in Japan than to eat chicken alone. For this reason, people cook eggs with their chicken wings, and it becomes a complete dish. Other popular ingredients added to chicken include daikon radish and other root vegetables. They give the plate more flavor and make it healthier.
Using Organic Rice Vinegar
One of the key ingredients in this recipe is organic Japanese style rice vinegar. It is a staple of many traditional Japanese recipes. Rice vinegar makes meat tender and adds a unique flavor. We highly recommend this quality artisan-made organic rice vinegar that has not been mass-produced and has a perfect semi-sweet and smooth finish. This rice vinegar will give your Japanese style chicken wings the authentic touch that will impress your guests and have them asking for more!
COOKING TIPS
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Boiled eggs are optional for this recipe, but making ajitsuke tamago at the same time adds another dimension of flavor and authenticity to this dish. This is how we eat tebasaki in Japan!
Make sure to stir the sauce while simmering so that the chicken wings and eggs absorb seasoning evenly. This makes sure the umami-rich flavor penetrates the dish optimally.
Japanese Chicken Wings
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken Wings
- 4 Egg boiled
Seasoning:
- 3 ½ Tbsp Organic Rice Vinegar
- 3 ½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Mix together the seasoning ingredients in a bowl.
- Place chicken wings and boiled eggs in a pot and add seasoning mixture.
- Turn the heat on and bring to boil. Stir occasionally.
- Once boiled, turn down the heat to low and simmer until chicken wings are tender.