AGEMONO refers to any kind of deep-fried dishes, and includes the three basic frying techniques: suage, in which the foods are fried without a coating of flour or batter; karaage, a method where food is first coated in flour or arrowroot starch which preserves its natural water content and produces a crispy outer surface; and koromo-age, in which foods are coated in batter before frying, just like tempura dishes.