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Crispy Seaweed-Coated Chikuwa (Isobe-age)

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No more oil splatter worries! This crispy seaweed-coated chikuwa is a kids' favorite - super easy to make at home! ♪

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Chikuwa (fish cake)1 bag
  • ★All-purpose flour4 tbsp
  • ★Water3 tbsp
  • ★Aonori (seaweed powder)optional
  • ★Oil4 tbsp
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Directions

15 min
  1. 1

    Cut chikuwa in half lengthwise for even cooking.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine ★4 tbsp all-purpose flour, ★3 tbsp water, and ★aonori to taste, stirring until you get a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Coat the chikuwa pieces thoroughly in the batter.

  4. 4

    Heat ★4 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange chikuwa pieces without overlapping, then immediately cover with a lid.

  5. 5

    Keep an eye on them, flipping gently once until the coating turns golden brown.

  6. 6

    Once the oil settles and the surface is crispy, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

Tips

Using a skillet with a lid prevents oil splatters and makes cooking much easier.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories280 kcal
  • Protein12 g
  • Fat18 g
  • Carbs18 g
  • Sodium1.2 g