Tsukune chicken meatball skewers
Juicy chicken meatballs on sticks, brushed with a shiny sweet soy glaze. Great for sharing.
- Time35 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes. Heat the grill to high.
- 2
Mix the mince, spring onion, ginger, egg yolk and cornflour in a bowl until sticky. Shape into 16 small balls and thread two onto each skewer.
- 3
Boil the tamari, mirin, sugar and sake in a small pan for 3 minutes until syrupy.
3 min - 4
Brush the skewers with oil and grill for 12 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
12 min - 5
Brush with the glaze and grill 1 minute more. Serve hot.
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