Course 03

Lemongrass Chicken Tsukune

galangal · makrut · padaek tare · egg yolk
Shape tightly and glaze in layers near the end for lacquered color.
Scaled for 12 guests:

Tsukune mix

Ingredients
  • Minced chicken thigh900g
  • Lemongrass paste3 stalks
  • Fresh galangal, grated1½ tsp
  • Makrut lime leaf, chiffonade6 leaves
  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced2 cloves
  • Egg white1
  • Potato starch1 tbsp
  • White pepper½ tsp
Method
  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients vigorously by hand until tacky and cohesive.

  2. 2

    Chill overnight for the aromatics to deepen.

  3. 3

    Shape 65–70g portions around double skewers with wet hands.

Padaek tare glaze

Ingredients
  • Mirin80ml
  • Light soy sauce60ml
  • Fish sauce2 tbsp
  • Palm sugar1 tbsp
  • Sake2 tbsp
Method
  1. 1

    Simmer all ingredients until reduced by about one third.

  2. 2

    Cool until lightly syrupy.

Service

Ingredients
  • Egg yolks12
  • Bamboo skewers24
  • Shichimi togarashito serve
  • Dill sprigs12
Method
  1. 1

    Grill over high heat, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked through.

  2. 2

    Brush tare repeatedly in the last 2 minutes so it caramelizes.

  3. 3

    Serve 2 skewers per person with egg yolk for dipping.