Deep-fried Chikuwa with Bonito Flakes
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This is an easy side dish perfect for bento boxes or as a snack, made by stuffing chikuwa with cheese, coating it in batter and bonito flakes, and deep-frying until crispy. The savory aroma of the bonito flakes and the richness of the melted cheese make for an addictive combination.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Mix mayonnaise, water, potato starch, and cake flour to create the batter. → Stuff chikuwa cut in half with cheese cut into three vertical strips. → Coat the chikuwa in the batter, then dredge thoroughly in bonito flakes. → Quickly deep-fry in 170°C (338°F) oil until the exterior is crispy.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Mix mayonnaise, water, potato starch, and cake flour to create the batter. → Stuff chikuwa cut in half with cheese cut into three vertical strips. → Coat the chikuwa in the batter, then dredge thoroughly in bonito flakes. → Quickly deep-fry in 170°C (338°F) oil until the exterior is crispy.
Introduction
This is an easy side dish perfect for bento boxes or as a snack, made by stuffing chikuwa with cheese, coating it in batter and bonito flakes, and deep-frying until crispy. The savory aroma of the bonito flakes and the richness of the melted cheese make for an addictive combination.
Step 1
Place the mayonnaise in a bowl, add the water little by little while mixing well with a whisk. Add the potato starch and cake flour, mixing until the lumps are gone to create the batter.
Step 2
Cut the chikuwa in half crosswise. Cut the baby cheese into 3 vertical strips and stuff them firmly into the holes of the chikuwa.
Step 3
Dip the cheese-stuffed chikuwa into the prepared batter, coating it well. Transfer to a tray containing the bonito flakes and coat the entire surface thoroughly.
Step 4
Place into deep-frying oil heated to 170°C (338°F) and fry until crispy. Since the cheese may melt and leak out if fried for too long, fry quickly and remove.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Adding mayonnaise to the batter helps maintain a crispy, light texture even after cooling. 💡
Bonito flakes burn easily, so be sure to maintain the oil temperature at 170°C (338°F) and watch carefully. ⚠️
When placing them into the oil, do so gently to avoid hot oil splashes. 🍳
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