Toriten (とり天): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Toriten (とり天) is a Japanese food classified as fried chicken, tempura. Ingredients listed for it include Brassica oleracea var. capitata, chicken as food, chicken egg, karashi, oil.
| Name in Japanese | とり天 |
|---|---|
| Type | fried chicken, tempura |
| Main ingredients | Brassica oleracea var. capitata, chicken as food, chicken egg, karashi, oil, shōyu, vinegar, water, wheat flour |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (とり天) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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