Chicken Nanban

Japan · East Asia

Short description: Chicken nanban is a fried chicken dish dressed with a tangy glaze and a generous layer of tartar sauce.
Ingredients: Fried chicken coated with sweet-sour sauce and topped with tartar sauce, usually with shredded cabbage.
Cultural note: Its appeal comes from contrast: crisp coating, sharp-sweet sauce, creamy tartar, and a crunchy cabbage side.
Common misconception: Despite the borrowed-word echo in its name, this is a modern fried-chicken plate rather than a grilled-pepper dish.

image credit