Recipe by Tsukune
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Portion
4
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Discover tsukunes, delicious Japanese chicken dumplings that are easy to cook at home with our complete recipe. These skewers are topped with an irresistible sweet-savory sauce and flavored with fresh ginger, spring onion and a touch of sesame oil, offering an authentic, savory taste. Ideal as an aperitif, side dish or main course with a bowl of Japanese rice, they're sure to please the whole family. Prepare a gourmet and convivial Japanese meal right in your kitchen, with ease and simplicity.
Ingredients
- 400 g ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
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2 to 3 tablespoons panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
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1 small piece of grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tsp. roasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- For the homemade yakitori sauce :
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2 tbsp. soy sauce
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2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tbsp. sake
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1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the egg, spring onion, ginger, panko, soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Shape into 2-3 cm balls and thread onto wooden skewers (3-4 balls per skewer).
- In a hot frying pan with a drizzle of oil, brown the brochettes over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into pan and reduce for a few minutes, until meatballs are coated and lightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and accompanied by steamed rice or crunchy coleslaw.
Recipe notes
For an even tastier result, you can :
Add a few toasted sesame seeds or a drizzle of sesame oil to the skewers just before serving to intensify the flavor.
To vary the flavor, add a little mirin or extra soy sauce to the sauce for a sweeter, saltier taste.
For a touch of freshness, sprinkle with finely chopped chives or spring onions before serving.
Serving suggestion: Serve your tsukunes hot, straight from the pan or oven, with a bowl of Japanese rice to enjoy the contrast between the juicy meat and the flavorful sauce.
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