How to make Colm O'Gorman's gorgeous - and cheap - Hawaiian fried chicken

It is very inexpensive, and a little goes a long way. A standard small bag of glutinous rice flour will be enough to for you to make this recipe again and again which once you taste it, I guarantee you will want to.

Mochiko - Hawaiian fried chicken

Mochiko Chicken is a Hawaiian variation on Japanese fried chicken, or karaage. While Hawaii has its own distinct cuisine, the sizeable population of people of Japanese origin, who form the second largest ethnic group in Hawaii, have had a significant impact on its food and culture. Sashimi, bento boxes and fried chicken being just three notable examples.

If you have ever tried Japanese mochi, you will be familiar with the texture of mochiko, the glutinous rice flour used to make those sweet soft rice cakes. The same flour is the key ingredient in the batter for this lovely fried chicken recipe.