My Mother-in-Law's Recipe for Vegetable Kakiage Fritters

1. 1

   Thinly slice the onion, julienne the carrot, slice the chikuwa into 5 mm rounds.

2. 2

   Combine the cut ingredients in a bowl, and dredge in 2 tablespoons of flour (not listed).

3. 3

   Make the batter.

4. 4

   Combine the ingredients in a separate bowl, and whisk with chopsticks or a whisk.

5. 5

   Add 100 ml of water and mix.

6. 6

   Heat the oil.

7. 7

   Combine Step 1 into Step 2, and mix briskly (if the batter is loose, add more flour).

8. 8

   Scoop up the batter mixture with a ladle or a large spoon and gently slide into the surface of the heated oil (about 180C / 356F).

9. 9

   Once the batter mixture hardens, flip over and fry until crisp.

10. 10

    Avoid poking the fritters, and continue frying until completely crisp at a slightly slower temperature.

11. 11

    Make in large batches and freeze any uneaten portions.

12. 12

    Pack in your bento: https://cookpad.com/en/recipes/158537-frozen-kakiage-fritters-for-your-bento

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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