Soft Simmered Ground Chicken, Atsuage, and Eggplant

Name: Soft Simmered Ground Chicken, Atsuage, and Eggplants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams Ground chicken; 1 thumb Ginger; 1 large Atsuage; 4 Eggplants; 8 Shishito peppers; 500 ml Dashi stock; 4 tbsp each Sake, soy sauce, sugar; 1 small pinch Red chili pepper (thin round slices); 1 Katakuriko slurry; 1 Sesame oil (or vegetable oil)

Servings: persons

1
Mince the ginger.
2
Peel 4 strips off alternating sections of the eggplants lengthwise, and cut into 1-2 cm thick round slices.
3
Remove the stems off the shishito peppers, and cut the atsuage into bite-sized pieces.
4
Heat a large amount of sesame oil in a frying pan, and stir-fry the eggplants over high heat until they become soft and wilted.
5
Add the shishito peppers, and briefly stir-fry, and remove from the pan.
6
Add more sesame oil into the same pan, and stir-fry the ground chicken and ginger until the chicken becomes crumbly.
7
Mix in the ingredients and atsuage, and simmer for 6-7 minutes over medium heat.
8
Thicken the sauce with katakuriko slurry and return the stir-fried eggplants and shishito peppers to the pan.
9
Mix well and you're done.
10
Serve on a plate and enjoy.

451

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: 250 grams Ground chicken, 1 thumb Ginger, 1 large Atsuage, 4 Eggplants, and more.

Yes, Soft Simmered Ground Chicken, Atsuage, and Eggplants 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.

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Soft Simmered Ground Chicken, Atsuage, and Eggplants

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Variations & substitutions

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