Chicken Chewy Lotus Root Tsukune Patties Recipe

Name: Chicken Chewy Lotus Root Tsukune Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams Chicken breast or ground chicken meat; 200 grams Lotus root; 1/4 block Firm tofu (300 g); 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 4 tbsp each Water, mirin; 3 tbsp of each Soy sauce, sake; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Dashi stock granules; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Use a food processor to grind up the chicken meat (if you're using ground meat you can skip this step).
2
Next grind up the lotus root roughly and transfer to the bowl.
3
Lightly salt and pepper, then add the katakuriko and tofu (don't drain the water) and mix until it becomes sticky.
4
Make into oval shapes and fry in an oiled frying pan.
5
Since there'll be a lot, cook in batches if they don't all fit.
6
Mix together the sauce ingredients.
7
Add the combination to the frying pan with the cooked tsukune.
8
Mix the sauce in and simmer on high heat.
9
Simmer for 10 minutes, and if the sauce has been mixed in evenly as shown in the picture, it's complete.

226

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams Chicken breast or ground chicken meat, 200 grams Lotus root, 1/4 block Firm tofu (300 g), 2 tbsp Katakuriko, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chewy Lotus Root Tsukune Patties falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chewy Lotus Root Tsukune Patties

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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