Tsukune Relleno Recipe
ground-pork stuffed shishito peppers, shishito crema, bonito
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Ingredients
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For the Tsukune Filling
For the Shishito Peppers
For the Shishito Crema
For Garnish
Method
Preparing the Tsukune Filling
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, mirin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Form the Filling
Form the mixture into small balls or logs, roughly the size of the shishito peppers.
Stuffing the Peppers
Prepare the Peppers
Carefully make a slit down the side of each shishito pepper without cutting all the way through.
Stuff the Peppers
Gently stuff each shishito pepper with the tsukune filling, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed.
Making the Shishito Crema
Blend the Ingredients
In a bowl, mix sour cream, chopped roasted shishito peppers, lime juice, and salt to taste until smooth and well combined.
Cooking the Stuffed Peppers
Serving
Plate the Dish
Serve the stuffed shishito peppers drizzled with shishito crema and topped with bonito flakes.