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Japanese Tsukune

Savor Authentic Japanese Tsukune Meatballs in 30 Minutes

Discover the tempting flavors of Japanese Tsukune, savory meatballs that are quick to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Meat chicken, turkey, pork, veal, or mix
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch or tapioca flour
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Wine or dry sherry or mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil sesame or vegetable
  • 1 teaspoon Shichimi Togarashi
Suggested Sides
  • 2 cups Rice cooked
  • 2 cups Steamed Vegetables bok choy, asparagus, or zucchini
  • 1 cup Cucumber Salad

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Set aside.
Meatball Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground meat, ¼ cup of green onions, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger. Knead until well combined.
Incorporating Bindings
  1. Add 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the meat mixture. Knead until smooth for about 2-3 minutes.
Forming Meatballs
  1. Scoop out portions of the meat mixture, rolling them into 2-inch meatballs. Place them on a plate without touching.
Cooking Meatballs
  1. Heat a skillet and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook meatballs for 4-5 minutes on each side, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat.
Sauce Coating
  1. Push meatballs aside in the skillet, pour the sauce into the center, and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn meatballs to coat.
Serving
  1. Transfer the coated meatballs to a serving platter. Sprinkle with shichimi togarashi and serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Proper kneading is crucial for achieving the desired texture. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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