tube-shaped fish paste tempura with green laver (ao-nori) & curry powder
- Serves: 2
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Total Time: 15 m
- Prep: 5 m
- Cook: 10 m
- Japanese: Chikuwa no isobeage karē fūmi

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ingredients:
- 4 tube-shaped fish paste (chikuwa)
- 2 teaspoons green laver (ao-nori)
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

step 1:
Cut each tube-shaped fish paste (chikuwa) in half lengthwise. Cut them in half.

step 2:
Put the flour, water, green laver (ao-nori) and curry powder in a bowl.

step 3:
Add the tube-shaped fish paste (chikuwa) and mix.

step 4:
Put the tube-shaped fish paste (chikuwa) and olive oil in a frying pan. Sear them for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

comment:
Unlike deep frying, with takes a lot of time, you can cook this dish easily because it uses only 2 tablespoons of olive oil. The curry powder gives it a rich taste.

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