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Isobe-age Chikuwa finished dish
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Crispy Isobe-age Chikuwa with a Tender, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture

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This isobe-age chikuwa is so easy to make because the oil barely splatters — no stress at all! It's perfectly crispy and great for packed lunches too. ♪

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Chikuwa (fish cake tubes)1 bag
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • ★All-purpose flour4 tbsp
  • ★Water3 tbsp
  • ★Aonori (dried green seaweed flakes)optional
Allergens
wheat

Directions

15 min
  1. 1

    Cut each chikuwa in half lengthwise so they cook through evenly.

  2. 2

    Combine the ★ ingredients in a bowl and mix well until you have a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Coat the chikuwa pieces thoroughly in the batter.

  4. 4

    Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a frying pan, arrange the chikuwa in a single layer without overlapping, and immediately cover with a lid.

  5. 5

    Cook while checking occasionally, turning the pieces lightly until the batter turns golden brown.

  6. 6

    Once the oil has settled and the surface is crispy, remove from heat, transfer to a plate, and serve.

Tips

Using a frying pan with a lid helps prevent oil from splattering, making cooking much easier and cleaner.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories140 kcal
  • Protein4.8 g
  • Fat8 g
  • Carbs12 g
  • Sodium0.6 g