Tsukune yakitori
(つくね)
Tsukune is a yakitori version that is prepared with ground chicken. The meat is seasoned, and it is typically formed in oblong patties or small meatballs that are skewered on bamboo sticks. Like other types of yakitori, the skewers are typically seasoned with salt (shio) or tare—subtly sweet combination based on soy sauce, sake, and mirin, while the meat can be enriched with sliced scallions, garlic, ginger, onions, or shiso leaves.
Tsukune is usually served with a raw egg yolk and various toppings. The dish is a staple at specialized yakitori establishments.
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