Tsukune Grilled Japanese Chicken Meatballs Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Tare Sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 3 medium cloves of garlic, smashed and peeled
• 3 scallions, roughly chopped
• 1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon whole black or white peppercorns
• For the Meatballs
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 8-10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use