Tsukune: Japanese meatballs with ponzu

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Ingredients

4 portion(s)

onion, finely chopped

2 ½ tbsp

vegetable oil

250 g

minced beef

250 g

minced pork

clove of garlic, crushed

70 g

Kikkoman Panko - Japanese style crispy bread crumbs

2 tbsp

milk

large egg

3 tbsp

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce

Freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:

125 ml

Kikkoman Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Soy Sauce - Lemon

1 tbsp

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce

1 tsp

sugar

Garnish:

spring onion, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan to medium heat and fry finely chopped onion until golden brown. Chill the onions.

Step 2

Mix minced meat, fried onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce and pepper thoroughly in a large bowl. Leave to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix Kikkoman Ponzu Lemon, Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce and sugar in a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Make round meatballs, and heat 1½ tbsp. oil in a frying pan to medium heat. Fry the meatballs 3-4 minutes on each side. Turn down the heat and fry for another 4-5 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through. Pour the sauce in the pan and bring to the boil for a couple of minutes while covering the meatballs. Take the meatballs off the pan and reduce the sauce a bit more.

Step 5

Garnish the meatballs with chopped spring onion and serve with the sauce and vegetable side dish.

Recipe-ID: 300

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