Shiso Leaf Tsukune with Salt Sauce

1. 1

   Combine the minced chicken, sake and salt in a bowl, and mix well.

2. 2

   Add finely chopped shiso leaves and mix.

3. 3

   Put vegetable oil (not listed) on your hands, and shape the mixture into 18 tsukune balls.

4. 4

   Place on a heat resistant dish, and microwave at 600 W for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Take the dish out from the microwave.

6. 6

   Each ball should be cooked evenly, so roll the balls and change the positions.

7. 7

   Microwave at 600 W for another minute.

8. 8

   You don't need to cook it thoroughly because you will fry them later.

9. 9

   Combine the seasoning ingredients to make the salt sauce.

10. 10

    Heat the sauce in a pan, and add the tsukune balls.

11. 11

    Cook over low to medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Cook until golden brown and it looks tasty.

13. 13

    It would be fun to serve them on skewers like at a yakitori restaurant.

14. 14

    Serve them like this if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.