Chikuwa ‘Isobeyaki’

Source : Cut Chikuwa Diagonally Into Bite-size Pieces Heat Oil In A Frying Pan Stir-fry Chikura Over Medium Heat Until Slightly Browned And It Won T Take Lon...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by Hiroko Liston

at : February 12, 2026

Step:

Cut Chikuwa diagonally into bite-size pieces.
Heat Oil in a frying pan, stir-fry Chikura over medium heat until slightly browned, and it won’t take long. Then, add Sugar and Soy sauce, and stir-fry until sauce is gone and slightly caramelised.
Add some Aonori (Dried Green Laver Flakes) and Toasted Sesame Seeds.

Ingredients

150 g Chikuwa
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
1 teaspoon Oil *Sesame Oil recommended
1/2 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 teaspoon Aonori (Dried Green Laver Flakes) *OR finely crumbled Nori