Chikuwa Isobe-Age (Fishcake Tempura with Aonori Batter)

Name: Chikuwa Isobe-Age (Fishcake Tempura with Aonori Batter)
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 chikuwa fishcake; 2 tbsp unbleached cake flour; 2 tbsp potato starch (katakuriko); 1 tbsp aonori (dried green seaweed powder); 1 tsp bonito flakes (katsuobushi); 60 ml carbonated water (chilled); cooking oil (for frying)

Instructions

Prep:9minCook:1min

Chikuwa Isobe-age is a simplified variation of tempura made with Japanese fish cakes coated in a crispy batter flavored with powdered nori (aonori). This recipe is quick, easy and can be used for many different ingredients!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:34:56 GMT