Tsukune – Cheese-Stuffed
A melting cheese core hidden inside a savory ground chicken patty is pure yakiniku indulgence — especially when the grill cracks it open.
Ingredients
| 450 g | ground chicken | |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | soy sauce |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | sake |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | mirin |
| 1 | egg yolk | |
| 2 | green onions, finely chopped | |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | cornstarch |
| 100 g | mozzarella or processed cheese, cut into small cubes |
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, soy sauce, sake, mirin, egg yolk, green onion, and cornstarch until sticky.
- Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cheese cube in the center, and seal the chicken completely around it.
- Grill over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Do not press down or the cheese will escape.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still melted inside.