Chicken Tsukune Dumplings Recipe

Name: Chicken Tsukune Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 280 grams Ground chicken thigh; 1 1/2 Onion, finely chopped; 1 Egg white; 1 knob's worth Grated ginger; 1 1/2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sake; 2 tsp Katakuriko; 1 tsp Dashi stock granules; 1/4 bunch Chinese chives cut into 1 cm pieces; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 Toppings; 1 plus Egg yolk; 1 per dumpling Shiso leaves

Servings: persons

280 grams Ground chicken thigh
1 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
1 Egg white
1 knob's worth Grated ginger
1 1/2 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sake
2 tsp Katakuriko
1 tsp Dashi stock granules
1/4 bunch Chinese chives cut into 1 cm pieces
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sake
1 Toppings
1 plus Egg yolk
1 per dumpling Shiso leaves

1
Sprinkle some salt on the finely chopped onion, mix and leave for a while.
2
Rinse in water, and squeeze out gently.
3
Divide the yolks from the eggs.
4
Sprinkle a little cooking sake (not listed) on the ground chicken, and leave for about 10 minutes.
5
Start adding the seasoning ingredients.
6
Combine the ground chicken, onion, egg white and ingredients, and mix and knead well until sticky.
7
Leave for about 15 minutes to let the flavors blend.
8
Make the sauce.
9
Put the ingredients in a pan, and mix while bringing to a boil.
10
Put some oil (not listed in the ingredients) in a frying pan over low heat.
11
Form the meat mixture into small patties and put into the frying pan.
12
Cover with a lid.
13
Brown both sides.
14
Cook through with a lid on.
15
Wipe excess oil in the pan.
16
Add the sauce to the frying pan, and coat the patties over low heat.
17
Transfer to serving plates.
18
Serve with fresh raw egg yolks to use as dipping sauce.
19
I recommend wrapping in shiso leaves.

264

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* 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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 280 grams Ground chicken thigh, 1 1/2 Onion, finely chopped, 1 Egg white, 1 knob's worth Grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tsukune Dumplings 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 Tsukune Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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