Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Japan with this Japanese Tsukune Recipe, featuring tender and juicy chicken meatballs that are bursting with taste. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as an appetizer for gatherings. The combination of fresh ginger and soy sauce creates a mouthwatering profile that will impress your family and guests alike. Serve these versatile meatballs on skewers, over rice, or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables for a complete meal. With their appealing presentation and savory flavor, these chicken meatballs are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour (or corn starch)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons cooking apple vinegar (or broth)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar
- Oil for cooking
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, cooking apple vinegar, and sugar to prepare the sauce; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with grated ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, egg, and tapioca flour. Knead until well blended.
- Form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Cover and reduce heat to cook through.
- Remove excess oil from the pan, push meatballs to the sides, pour in the sauce, and simmer until it thickens slightly while coating the meatballs.
- Serve on skewers or over rice with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg