

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
Directions
15 min- 1
Cut each chikuwa in half lengthwise so they cook through evenly.
- 2
Combine the ★ ingredients in a bowl and mix well until you have a smooth batter.
- 3
Coat the chikuwa pieces thoroughly in the batter.
- 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
Cook while checking occasionally, turning the pieces lightly until the batter turns golden brown.
- 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


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
Directions
15 min- 1
Cut each chikuwa in half lengthwise so they cook through evenly.
- 2
Combine the ★ ingredients in a bowl and mix well until you have a smooth batter.
- 3
Coat the chikuwa pieces thoroughly in the batter.
- 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
Cook while checking occasionally, turning the pieces lightly until the batter turns golden brown.
- 6
Once the oil has settled and the surface is crispy, remove from heat, transfer to a plate, and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories140 kcal
- Protein4.8 g
- Fat8 g
- Carbs12 g
- Sodium0.6 g
Tips
Using a frying pan with a lid helps prevent oil from splattering, making cooking much easier and cleaner.
