Tsukune
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Tsukune is a classic Japanese dish that toddlers will love. Made with minced meat and served with a soy-based sauce, Tsukune is a kid-friendly way to introduce children to Japanese cuisine. With its simple flavors, Tsukune is a nutritious and delicious meal for your picky eater that won’t leave them unsatisfied. Toddler Recipes Australia has an easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe that will make making this traditional dish a breeze. With its delightful flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: homemade, vegetarian, Japanese, Tsukune,
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fats: 10g
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g of minced chicken
- 2 egg yolks
- 2tablespoons of cornflour
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of mirin
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
Directions
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Begin by preparing all the ingredients. If you don’t have minced chicken, you can put chicken breasts in a food processor or a blender, pulsing them until they are finely chopped. Mince the garlic and ginger by finely chopping them with a knife. The more you chop them, the smoother the texture of the Tsukune will be.
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In a bowl, add the minced chicken, egg yolks, cornflour and sesame oil. Stir the mixture until fully combined.
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Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chicken mixture.
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Once the chicken is cooked, add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan and stir continuously.
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Add the garlic, ginger and mix until everything is fully combined.
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Cook for about 10 minutes or until the Tsukune is fully cooked.
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Voila! You’ve just made homemade Tsukune!
Recommended Side(s)
Tsukune goes great with a side dish of warm white rice and a side salad of your choice. If you want to add a bit of excitement, why not try adding some freshly chopped vegetables to the rice? Yum!
Bonus tip: For added flavour, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top of your Tsukune before serving. Talk about Yum
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