noun
food fried in nori batter; isobe-age
A Japanese dish where ingredients are coated in a tempura batter mixed with shredded nori seaweed and deep-fried. Common with mochi, fish, or vegetables.
See also: 磯辺
磯辺揚げは、お餅で作ると特においしい。
Isobe-age is especially delicious when made with mochi.
この店の磯辺揚げは、海苔の風味が効
The isobe-age at this restaurant has a rich nori flavor.
From 磯辺 (isobe, 'seashore', associated with nori seaweed) + 揚げ (age, 'deep-frying').