Tenkasu (天かす, lit. "tempura waste") [1] are crunchy bits of deep-fried flour batter used in Japanese cuisine, specifically in dishes such as soba, udon, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki. Hot, plain soba and udon with added tenkasu are called tanuki-soba and tanuki-udon, respectively (haikara-soba and haikara-udon in the Kansai region).

Oct 20, 2013 · Tenkasu (天かす) or Agedama are crunchy tempura scraps of deep-fried batter. Follow my easy tutorial to learn how to make these homemade tempura bits for your takoyaki, okonomiyaki, tanuki udon, and mazesoba recipes.

Feb 14, 2022 · Tenkasu, also known as agedama, are crunchy, deep-fried tempura crumbs, tempura scraps, or any other small pieces of deep-fried tempura batter. Tempura is a traditional batter for frying fish, chicken, meat, and vegetables in Japanese cooking.

Tenkasu is basically made from flour and water, deep-fried in oil. These somewhat greasy bits give dishes a deeper and richer flavor as an ingredient or a topping. Tenkasu is often used as a topping for Soba or Udon noodles in hot soup, or one of the ingredients to mix in to Takoyaki.

Feb 6, 2025 · Tenkasu is a classic topping for udon and soba dishes. Its satisfying crunch and ability to absorb flavors make it a top-tier garnish and an excellent way to use up leftover tempura batter! Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Aug 3, 2022 · Tenkasu is flakes of tempura batter made from wheat flour, potato starch, shrimp flakes, a little dashi soup, and rice vinegar. This soft batter is deep-fried in vegetable oil and results in delicious, crispy tempura flakes for your dish.

Dec 13, 2024 · Tenkasu refers to the crispy, golden batter bits that are leftover after frying tempura. These bits are highly valued in Japanese cuisine for their texture, flavor, and versatility in dishes like udon, soba, and donburi.

Dec 9, 2024 · Tenkasu is a beloved ingredient in Japanese cuisine known for its crunchy texture and versatility. Made from deep-fried tempura batter, Tenkasu adds a light, crispy element to a wide range of dishes, from savory pancakes like okonomiyaki to noodle soups and sushi rolls.

Dec 10, 2024 · Tenkasu’s (天かす) is the Japanese name for crispy bits of batter that are left over after frying tempura. The batter used to make tempura, which is a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes egg, creates small crunchy fragments during frying.

Sep 28, 2024 · Tenkasu ch, pronounced “ten-kah-soo,” refers to the remnants of tempura batter that have been fried until golden and crispy. These small, irregular pieces add a delightful crunch to various dishes and are often used as a topping or ingredient in different recipes.