Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)

Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)

What kind of dish is Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)?

Chikuwa = fish cake Isobe = seashore = rockyshore

Chikuwa isobeage is a dish made by coating chikuwa (fish cakes) in a batter made from flour, water, and aonori (green laver) and deep-frying them in hot oil.

Isobeage refers to a cooking method, and can be used with a variety of ingredients other than chikuwa, such as oysters, fish, and vegetables.

By the way, “isobe” means “rockyshore, rocky area” in the sea.

What kind of ingredient is chikuwa?

Chikuwa is made from fish paste, which is mixed with egg white and starch, wrapped around an iron rod, and baked.

It has just the right amount of saltiness, making it delicious even as is.

In ordinary households, chikuwa holes stuffed with cheese or cucumber are a common, easy-to-make and delicious dish.

There are several types of chikuwa, but two are commonly used.

• The most popular chikuwa is the “Nama Chikuwa.” It is slowly cooked at a high temperature of about 200°C, so the center is golden brown, the edges are white, and it has just the right amount of elasticity and softness.
• “Yaki chikuwa” is made by applying oil in spots and heating it all at once. The oiled areas become very hot, causing them to temporarily expand. The expanded areas turn brown, while the non-expanded areas remain white. Chikuwa made in this way has a very thin skin with tiny holes on the surface. This allows the flavor from inside the chikuwa to come out easily, making it very flavorful when used in simmered dishes.

Yaki is a word that means bake.　Although the names of these two types of chikuwa are actually different, since they are both made by baking, many people recognize them as yaki chikuwa.　

NNTRITON FACTS : Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)

• 307 Calories Protein 14.2 g Total Fat 16.2 g Total carbohydrates 24.9 g Sodium 1.2 g

INGREDIENTS : Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)

• Chikuwa (4 pieces, 120g)
• Flour (16g)
• Water (20g)
• Green laver (2g)
• Oil (as needed)

How to make Chikuwa Isobeage (Deep-fried fish cakes with green laver)

1. Cut the chikuwa in half lengthwise.
2. Mix flour and water.
3. Mix the chikuwa with the green laver and batter.
4. Deep-fry in oil heated to 170°C until the surface is crispy.