Chikuwa with Cucumber

My mother used to put this dish in my bento lunchbox when I was a kid.Since the chikuwa are already cooked, they are safe to put in a bento lunchbox as a side dish.When you have time, if you let the chikuwa cool in the pot, they absorb the flavour more and they will be even more delicious.Adjust the flavor of the chikuwa to preference. Recipe by Poron526

This is a light and delicious drinking snack. All you have to do is slide a cucumber into chikuwa to create this visually appealing bento item or appetizer.Leaving the tip of the cucumber intact, moisten it and the chikuwa to make it easier to slide through. If you push it in too hard, it will tear, so be careful. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

This is an easy standard side dish recipe!Nothing, really. Recipe by Ayumin

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Thinking that cucumber rolls wouldn't be quite satisfying enough, I tried making the rolls with cucumbers stuffed in flavored chikuwa.It's best to go a little sparingly with the sushi rice.Try spreading a touch of wasabi if you like. For 2 rolls. Recipe by Poron526

I was curious how the combination of miso with mayonnaise would taste. They harmonized nicely creating a mellow, mild taste.Adjust the amount of ingredients to taste. Recipe by annnnn

This variation on cucumber chikuwa is a great drinking snack and an easy way to fill up spaces in a bento. Fill it up with whatever you like ♡ It's delicious with mentaiko or burdock root ♪So that the cucumber doesn't tear the chikuwa, use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber. Recipe by Heartful Kitchen Rei

I was looking for a potential lunch box dish in the fridge and found chikuwa. I tried this with wasabi and it turned into quite an adult taste!Depending on the amount of wasabi you use, this recipe will change from a lunch box or appetizer to a game of wasabi roulette. So please be careful when you mix the wasabi! Add it little by little as you taste.I tried different combinations such as cream cheese & gochujang and mustard. But the wasabi combination is the best. Recipe by MidnightR

When I was having coffee with friends who are also moms, we started talking about food for bentos.That's when I came up with this recipe.My son loves mentaiko, so I usually pack all sorts of mentai-mayo food in his bento.Because the two pieces will be stuck together (as seen in the photo of step 4), I recommend you break them apart before adding into bentos.If you leave them stuck together, the cheese for the other piece will come off when you try to eat one chikuwa. For 1 to 2 servings. Recipe by yuyuxyuyu

I made this since it has gotten slightly warmer, and I wanted to eat something refreshing. More like, I just used what was left in the fridge ( _ ; . It was Friday night and I was tired, and this was all I had for dinner, so I made it filling by adding rice . My boyfriend thought it was chirashi sushi and ate it happily I thought it wouldn't be enough, but I had croquettes too (frozen), so maybe that is why he didn't complain! For 2 servings. Recipe by ochikeron

I packed these into my daughter's bento.It'll thaw most of the way and be ready to use in the time it takes to finish bento preparations.I used a 10 cm long chikuwa and cut it into fourths. I used 1/4 of a carrot cut down to 3 cm. I also used 3 cm of a cucumber.I used mayonnaise to flavor and to lubricate the fillings.For adults, you could use a wasabi mayo sauce, or ichimi spice and mayo sauce.For children, you could drizzle with melted cheese. Recipe by Misuke mama chan

For busy mornings.This is our family's quick and easy bento dish.Nothing to note. Recipe by Nike

I wanted to cook an easy drinking appetizer with chikuwa.Shredded cheese is the same as thinly sliced natural cheese. It's mainly used in dishes similar to pizza. Recipe by TOMOMO

I love marinated squid, but squid is quite expensive, so I cooked this recipe with inexpensive chikuwa.It's an easy recipe which doesn't even use a stove. Recipe by JUNSEI mama

I made a dish with some chikuwa and an assortment of sprouts I had in the fridge, and it turned out to be one delicious dish.You can use pea shoots, daikon shoots, or even potherb mustard (mizuna) in place of the assorted young sprouts. In order to keep the crunchy texture, make sure not to over-boil (I blanched in 10 second intervals). The chikuwa will become softer if placed in hot water, and will soak up the seasoning better. Recipe by Usagi no Cima

This is the type of food that you expect to see at izakakaya restaurants as appetizer called “otooshi”. While you look at the menu thinking what to order, you get something to munch on. Isn’t it great?!

My mother-in-law showed me this way to eat chikuwa.The hole in the chikuwa is large, so be sure to cut the cucumbers to an appropriate size. Even if the crab meat may appear slightly loose, as long as the cucumber is snugly packed, they should turn out fine. Recipe by Kazapi-

I received a lot of cucumbers, and while I ate them in the form of salads and pickles, I got tired of those dishes, so I tried making this.Adding bonito dashi stock granules deepens the flavours of the dish.It's alright to use regular sesame seeds instead of roasted ones. Try adding a little sesame oil to enjoy a different taste.Alternatively, julienning or roughly cubing the cucumbers and eating them with cold tofu or noodles is also delicious. Recipe by unihotate

I wanted to cook one more side dish, so I used chikuwa fishcake sticks which I had on hand in the refrigerator.Baking the chikuwa fishcake sticks too long will make the chikuwa expand and mayonnaise will overflow.It's ok to bake it until the tops are lightly browned. Recipe by Koumasamam

I tried wrapping chikuwa with cream cheese and shiso leaves, and it became a delicious little item! I've been addicted to these ever since. I enjoy them with wine or beer!Use as much cream cheese as you like. I use about 1 tablespoon per chikuwa. For 3 rolls. Recipe by Miruchan mama

I came up with this as an appetizer plate for snacking on with beer.The umeboshi is high in salt content, so taste before adding any seasoning. Recipe by Poron526

I created this recipe when I was trying to come up with an easy and delicious side dish which uses my favourite chikuwa, and ingredients I had at home.It will also be delicious to use tomato ketchup or cheese as a substitute for mayonnaise.It's really hot so, be careful when you eat! Recipe by Momijiy

I thought up this recipe as a bento filler.If you tie the chikuwa too tightly, they'll break, so be gentle. Recipe by Bu-nyanm

I had chikuwa fishcake sticks on hand. The expiration date was getting close, so I wanted to make something delicious with them. Recipe by Niwa no asagao

I thought up a new way to use my freshly pickled umeboshi from this year.I suggest using a thick chikuwa since they give a nice texture. Recipe by Snow*Love

I like creating a variety of crispy chikuwa dishes.They are hot, so please be careful not to get burned.They burn easily, so check on them often. Recipe by Momijiy

An easy-prep recipe using cucumber and chikuwa fishcake sticks. I love the combination of vinegar and ra-yu hot sesame oil.Use Ra-yu (hot sesame oil) to taste, but perhaps more is better? Recipe by mama deko

I had wasabi and chikuwa and cucumbers on hand, so I came up with this.Nothing in particular. Recipe by Tatakaukokkusan

I wanted to make something tasty, fast, and cheap.Listen to the band Kyari Pamyu Pamyu as you make this. Recipe by Kojima ponsuke