tenkasu; tempura scraps; crunchy fried batter bits
Small bits of batter left over from frying tempura; used as a topping or ingredient in dishes like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and udon.
See also: 天ぷら
I like eating udon with tenkasu on top.
Adding tenkasu to okonomiyaki gives it a crunchy texture.
Katakana variant often seen in casual contexts or on packaging.
Rare kanji spelling; 滓 means dregs or lees.
Compound of 天 (ten, abbreviation of 天ぷら tempura) and かす (kasu, 'dregs' or 'scraps').