Fluffy Teriyaki Chicken and Tofu Patties

Name: Fluffy Teriyaki Chicken and Tofu Patties
Yield: Makes about 10 oval patties, each about 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) long.
Ingredients: 7 oz (200 g) ☆ground chicken (can increase up to about 12 oz/350g if you want a meatier texture); 5.3 oz (150 g) ☆silken tofu (no need to drain); 1/2 ☆onion, finely chopped; To taste (be careful not to use too much, as it burns easily) (☆optional: scallions or green onions); 1 tablespoon ☆ginger paste; 2 tablespoons ☆potato starch; To taste ☆salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon ●sugar; 2 tablespoons ●soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ●sake (Japanese rice wine); 2 tablespoons ●mirin (sweet rice wine); To taste (●optional: sliced red chili pepper); 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, etc.); To taste ＊for garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions

れなちぇいきー @cook_40188804

These healthy, fluffy patties are packed with ginger and have a soft texture. The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce goes perfectly with rice! They’re easy to make and won’t get your hands messy.
Recipe background:
I had some ground chicken left in the freezer. I added tofu to make it more filling and created a dish that pairs well with rice! This recipe is also great for babies or for those needing soft foods.

れなちぇいきー @cook_40188804

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Ingredients

Makes about 10 oval patties, each about 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) long.

7 oz (200 g)☆ground chicken (can increase up to about 12 oz/350g if you want a meatier texture)
5.3 oz (150 g)☆silken tofu (no need to drain)
1/2☆onion, finely chopped
To taste (be careful not to use too much, as it burns easily) (☆optional: scallions or green onions)
1 tablespoon☆ginger paste
2 tablespoons☆potato starch
To taste ☆salt and pepper
Sauce
1 tablespoon●sugar
2 tablespoons●soy sauce
2 tablespoons●sake (Japanese rice wine)
2 tablespoons●mirin (sweet rice wine)
To taste (●optional: sliced red chili pepper)
1 tablespoonoil (olive oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
To taste ＊for garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions

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Steps

1

◆Note from Aug 2021◆
If you want a firmer, meatier texture, you can increase the ground chicken up to about 12 oz (350g), though the patties will be a bit less fluffy.
2

Add all the ☆ ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Use a spoon to mix so your hands stay clean. In a separate bowl, combine all the ● sauce ingredients.
3

◆Note: Some people found the green onions burned◆
Be careful with the amount you mix in! For a nice look, sprinkle chopped green onions on top after cooking instead of mixing them in.
4

Heat oil in a skillet. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture from step 2 into the pan and cook over medium heat until both sides are golden brown. Don’t worry if they stick together—you can easily separate them.
5

Once browned, pour in the prepared ● sauce while stirring. Turn the heat to high and coat the patties well, flipping occasionally until they’re glossy.
6

Simmer, shaking the pan occasionally, until the sauce thickens and just a little remains. Done!
＊Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if you like.