Tsukune (つくね) - Japanese Chicken Meatball Yakitori
Ingredients
- 1.7 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp sake
- 4 inch scallion
- 10 shiso leaves
Instructions
- Cut 4 inch of white part of scallion crosswise, and then finely chop it.
- Cut shiso leaves into julienne slices, and chop them.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, 1/5 cup of sake, egg, salt, and pepper, and mix the ingredients thoroughly. It's often done by hand to ensure even distribution of ingredients.【TIP】Mix well until it becomes sticky
- Add chopped scallion and shiso leaves to the bowl and mix again.【TIP】For this step, don’t mix too much in order to keep the ingredients texture.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into oval patties. The thickness should be about 1/2 inch.
- Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the pan and cook each side until golden brown, covering the pan with a lid. This typically takes about 2 minutes per side.【TIP】Don’t overcook, otherwise you will lose the juiciness.
- When it’s cooked, put bamboo skewers into the patties. Enjoy it with your favorite beverage or a bowl of rice!
