Simple & Fluffy Chicken Tsukune Patties for Cherry

Name: Simple & Fluffy Chicken Tsukune Patties for Cherry Blossom Viewing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Minced chicken; 1/4 block Tofu; 1/4 Onion; 1/4 Carrot; 1/5 Green onions; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 Egg; 1 tbsp Sake; 2 sprinkles Salt and pepper; 2 tsp Grated ginger; 1 tbsp Sugar; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Mirin

Servings: persons

200 grams Minced chicken
1/4 block Tofu
1/4 Onion
1/4 Carrot
1/5 Green onions
1 tbsp Katakuriko
1 Egg
1 tbsp Sake
2 sprinkles Salt and pepper
2 tsp Grated ginger
1 tbsp Sugar
3 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Mirin

1
First, drain the tofu.
2
If you have time please leave it to drain for about 1 hour.
3
If not, it's fine to give it just a quick drain.
4
Finely chop the carrot, onion and spring onion.
5
Add every ingredient that isn't for the sauce or seasoning (sake, ginger, salt & pepper) into a bowl and mix well.
6
Add the sake, ginger, salt and pepper and mix until the mixture starts to feel a little sticky.
7
Grease a frying pan with some oil, shape the patties into the size you want and cook one side over medium heat for 5 minutes.
8
Flip the patties over and cook for a further 5 minutes.
9
Once they have browned, they're ready.
10
Mix together the sauce ingredients and add to the frying pan in one go.
11
Mix with the patties and you're done

163

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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.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Minced chicken, 1/4 block Tofu, 1/4 Onion, 1/4 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Simple & Fluffy Chicken Tsukune Patties for Cherry Blossom Viewing 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!

Simple & Fluffy Chicken Tsukune Patties for Cherry Blossom Viewing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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