1.
freshly fried; just out of the fryer
food that has just been deep-fried and is still hot and crispy
揚げ立ての天ぷらは最高だ。
Freshly fried tempura is the best.
揚げ立ての唐揚げをどうぞ。
Here's some freshly fried karaage.
このコロッケは揚げ立てなので、中が熱いですよ。
This croquette is fresh from the fryer, so the inside is hot.
COMPOUND:
揚げる (to deep-fry) + 立て (just done)
PATTERN:
The ~立て pattern indicates something freshly done:
- 焼き立て - freshly baked
- 茹で立て - freshly boiled
- 出来立て - freshly made
- 採れ立て - freshly picked
USAGE:
- Often used in food service to emphasize quality
- Used as a no-adjective: 揚げ立ての天ぷら
RELATED:
- サクサク - crispy (onomatopoeia)
- 揚げ物 - fried food
- 油 - oil