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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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エダジュンのアジアごはん。

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Sticky Asian Meatballs

Cultural Context

Sticky Asian Meatballs are a fusion dish that showcases the rich flavors of Asian cuisine, particularly influenced by Japanese and Chinese cooking. These meatballs often feature a sweet and savory glaze, making them a popular choice for family dinners and gatherings. In modern cuisine, they have gained popularity worldwide, often appearing in various adaptations and serving styles, from appetizers to main courses.

AsianJPmain
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200g ground chicken thigh
40g natto (fermented soybeans)
10g cilantro (chopped)
40g white onion (chopped)
a pinch of salt
a pinch of black pepper
2 tablespoons potato starch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sake
2 teaspoons mirin
2 teaspoons nam pla (fish sauce)

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while white vinegar is generally cheaper.

1

In a bowl, combine ground chicken, natto, cilantro, salt, and black pepper, and knead until sticky, then sprinkle with potato starch and knead further.

2

Shape the mixture into 8 oval-shaped patties.

3

Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties until browned on both sides, then lower the heat slightly, sprinkle with sake, cover, and steam for 2 minutes.

4

Add mirin and nam pla to the pan and stir-fry to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

frying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milksoywheat

Also Known As

Asian MeatballsTeriyaki Meatballs
Local Name: スティッキーアジアンミートボール

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