#deepfriedchicken

●Delights of Iizaka

On August the 5th, I was lucky enough to take part in a peach picking tour in Iizaka Onsen (hot spring).

We started the day by hanging CDs in a local rice field to discourage birds from eating the local crops.

We were helped by some adorable local children.

Next, we headed to a nearby orchard to pick some of the most delicious peaches that I’ve ever eaten.

Not yet full from our peaches, we headed to a local café for an amazing specialist takes on Katsu curry (pork cutlet with curry). Both the curry and fried chicken were fantastic.

After lunch and a quick dip in the onsen, we put on some beautiful yukatas and had our photos taken by a professional photographer, an experience which was new and exciting to the whole group.

After a fascinating shamisen performance, we celebrated with a couple of drinks with many of the local people that we had met that day.

Overall it was a wonderful and fun day, full of pampering and delicious food. I feel very privileged to have experienced the delights of Iizaka.

Fiona

 ８月５日、私は幸運にも飯坂温泉での桃狩りツアーに参加することができました。

その日は、鳥たちがお米を食べないようにするためのＣＤを田んぼにつるすところから始まりました。

地元のかわいらしい子どもたちが手伝ってくれました。

次に私たちはこれまで食べたことがないようなとてもおいしい桃を摘み取るためにと果樹園に向かいました。

食べた桃でおなかがまだいっぱいにならない間に、私たちは素晴らしいカツカレーのスペシャリストがいる地元のカフェにむかいました。カレーも、から揚げも（注：から揚げは近所の精肉店のものです）素晴らしかったです。

昼食の後、温泉にちょっと浸かった後、私たちは浴衣を着て、プロのカメラマンの方に写真を撮ってもらいました。これはみんなにとってとても斬新でわくわくするような体験でした。

魅惑的な三味線演奏を聴いた後、私たちはその日の昼間お会いした方々と何杯か酌み交わしながら交流しました。

総じて、満足できるおいしい食べ物に満ちた、素敵で楽しい一日でした。私は飯坂のすばらしいものを経験できてとても得したような気分です。

This recipe yields perfectly crispy and flavorful deep fried chicken that will surely satisfy your cravings. It's a classic comfort food that's easy to make and loved by many.

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon black pepper. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. Oil for deep frying.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Coat each chicken piece evenly with the flour mixture. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes depending on the size of the pieces. Remove chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot and crispy, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes