Sauteed Hanpen Fishcake with Sesame Seed and Japane

Name: Sauteed Hanpen Fishcake with Sesame Seed and Japanese Leek Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece Hanpen; 1/2 of the white stalk and all of the green stalk Naganegi (Welsh onion); 1/3 bunch Chinese chives; 1 Umeboshi; 1 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tsp Weipa; 1/2 tsp Vinegar; 1/2 tsp Miso; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 2 to 4 sticks Kanikama (Imitation crab sticks) (To taste); 1 Toasted white sesame seeds; 1 Ichimi spice, hot sesame oil, pepper

Servings: persons

1 piece Hanpen
1/2 of the white stalk and all of the green stalk Naganegi (Welsh onion)
1/3 bunch Chinese chives
1 Umeboshi
1 tbsp Sake
1/2 tsp Weipa
1/2 tsp Vinegar
1/2 tsp Miso
1 tbsp Sesame oil
2 to 4 sticks Kanikama (Imitation crab sticks) (To taste)
1 Toasted white sesame seeds
1 Ichimi spice, hot sesame oil, pepper

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["Finely chop Welsh onion stalk, and mince the green stalk.", "Cut Chinese chive into 1.5 cm long pieces (3 cm in photo).", "Finely chop umeboshi.", "Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in frying pan, and fry hanpen until seared and remove from pan.", "Slice obliquely and arrange on plate.", "In the same pan, stir in naganegi and the ingredients, add Chinese chives and kanikama, then remove from heat after about 30 seconds.", "Top hanpen with sauce and sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds.", "(Add ichimi spice, hot sesame oil and pepper to taste.)", "I used Kibun brand's ""Watayuki"" hanpen.", "Generously top with negi sauce.", "It's a versatile sauce that also tastes great on chikuwa or aburaage on rice, or in onigiri.", "To make a quick rice bowl dish, simply top the hanpen or chikuwa on rice.", "Add a bit of hot sesame oil to make it a spicy stir-fried rice-like dish.", "Stir fry whole sticks of chikuwa in sesame oil, then slice.", "Mix in cabbage or mizuna leaf to create a perfect bento box item.", "Use it as versatile condiment to go with any meal."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 piece Hanpen, 1/2 of the white stalk and all of the green stalk Naganegi (Welsh onion), 1/3 bunch Chinese chives, 1 Umeboshi, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Hanpen Fishcake with Sesame Seed and Japanese Leek Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sauteed Hanpen Fishcake with Sesame Seed and Japanese Leek Sauce

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