Chikuwa ‘Isobe-age’ Tempura

Source : Cut Chikuwa Into The Size That Is Easy To Eat Note If You Use Frozen Chikuwa Thaw Them First I Recommend To Cut Them In Half Lengthways Because The...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 13, 2026

Step:

  1. Cut Chikuwa into the size that is easy to eat. *Note: If you use frozen Chikuwa, thaw them first. I recommend to cut them in half lengthways because there might be excess water inside the hole and that could causes oil spattering.

  2. Make Tempura Batter by mixing Plain Flour, Water and Aonori.

  3. Heat about 2-3cm deep Oil to 180°C. Coat the Chikuwa (OR Fish Balls) with the batter and fry until batter is light golden and crispy. Take them out and lay them on a rack or paper towel to drain the oil.


Ingredients

  1. 150 g Chikuwa *OR Fish Balls
  2. Note: Chikuwa is a tube-shape Japanese fishcake. Made from Surimi (fish paste). Other ‘Surimi’ product such as Fish Balls are suitable for this dish. Today I used both
  3. 3 tablespoons Plain Flour
  4. 3 tablespoons Water
  5. 1-2 teaspoons Aonori (Dried Green Laver Flakes) *OR finely crumbled Nori, Hijiki, Wakame, other Seaweed
  6. Oil for frying

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