Tsukune Relleno Recipe

inspired by

@kemuritatsuya

Sep 18 2024

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45m

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Serves 4

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Make Tsukune Relleno in just 45m. ground-pork stuffed shishito peppers, shishito crema, bonito

Preparing the Tsukune Filling

1. 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.

2. Form the Filling

Form the mixture into small balls or logs, roughly the size of the shishito peppers.

Stuffing the Peppers

3. Prepare the Peppers

Carefully make a slit down the side of each shishito pepper without cutting all the way through.

4. Stuff the Peppers

Gently stuff each shishito pepper with the tsukune filling, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed.

Making the Shishito Crema

5. 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

6. Cook the Peppers

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed shishito peppers for about 3-5 minutes on each side until the pork is cooked through and the peppers are slightly charred.

Serving

7. Plate the Dish

Serve the stuffed shishito peppers drizzled with shishito crema and topped with bonito flakes.

Tsukune Relleno Recipe

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