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Teriyaki Tavuk
Easy 33 min~330 kcal 8/10
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Tsukune
Chicken mince, egg, ginger, and glossy soy-based glaze become Japanese izakaya meatball skewers.
Medium⏱️ 43 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 43 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 600 gr Ground chicken
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Grated fresh ginger
- 3 dal Scallions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Potato starch
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Honey
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sesame oil
For serving
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes so they do not burn on the grill.
20 min20:00 - 2
Finely slice the scallions.
- 3
Knead the ground chicken, egg, ginger, scallions, starch, and salt for 4 minutes.
- 4
Divide the mixture into 12 koefte and press them onto skewers in long oval shapes.
- 5
Thicken the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Cook the skewers in a hot grill pan for 8 minutes, turning them.
8 min08:00 - 7
Brush the koefte with sauce and cook for 3 more minutes, until glossy and sticky.
3 min03:00 - 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Kneading the meat mixture until sticky helps the skewers cook without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with rice, pickled cucumber, and spicy shichimi pepper.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
30
g protein
18
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 17%Fat 55%
GI 44 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Soy
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tsukune make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tsukune take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 43 minutes in total.Is Tsukune difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tsukune have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 18g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Tsukune contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tsukune belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Tsukune need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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