Tsukune (Chicken Meatball Skewers)

Ingredients

• 450 g ground chicken (thigh meat preferred)
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
• 1/4 cup mirin (for sauce)
• 1/4 cup sake (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for sauce)

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.

2. 2

   Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix ground chicken, scallions, garlic, ginger, cornstarch.

4. 4

   A pinch of salt until well combined and sticky.

5. 5

   Form meat mixture into small oblong patties/balls around the skewers.

6. 6

   In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

7. 7

   Simmer until slightly thickened into a glaze.

8. 8

   Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Brush generously with the glaze during the last minute of cooking.