Savory Tsukune: Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe to Savor
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:10-12 meatballs 1x
Description
Delight in savory Tsukune, a classic Japanese chicken meatball dish. This recipe delivers authentic flavors with easy-to-follow steps. Ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound of ground chicken
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of mirin
1 tablespoon of sake
1 egg
½ cup of panko breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Chopped cilantro or basil
Optional: Finely minced garlic
Special Garnishes: Sesame seeds, chopped green onions, shichimi togarashi
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sake, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix everything gently.
Form the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball, getting around 10-12 meatballs.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
Thread the meatballs onto skewers, leaving space between each one.
Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred.
Remove from the grill and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Juicy and flavorful Japanese chicken meatballs, grilled to perfection and perfect for any occasion.
