Mama's Eel Rice Bowl

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   Cut into the chikuwa vertically, and open it up, score a lattice pattern in the inside.

2. 2

   Add the sauce to a frying pan, add in the chikuwa, and turn on the heat.

3. 3

   Cook the inside of the chikuwa first.

4. 4

   It is hard to cook because it curls up, but pressing down on it with a pair of cooking chopsticks will flatten it out.

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   Flip it over, and cook the other side.

6. 6

   You do not need to cook the chikuwa through, so it is done one it is soaked in the sauce.

7. 7

   This is after seasoning.

8. 8

   But this is what the inside of the chikuwa should look like.

9. 9

   I had chikuwa was near its expiration date, so I seasoned it and stuck it in the freezer.

10. 10

    I do this in 2 stages.

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    It will not stick together if you place a cooking sheet in between.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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