1. Ingredients:
a. Filling:
- 250g boneless chicken thigh meat (deboned and trimmed of fat)
- 50g fatty ground pork
- 20g steamed potatoes
- 10g onions
- 2g garlic
- 4g seasoning powder
- 7g oyster sauce
- 20g chicken fat
- 1g pepper
b. Crust Ingredients:
- 70g crispy flour (using bamboo flour)
- 3g cornstarch (optional, skip if not available)
- 75ml water
- 100g tempura flour
c. Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 50g mayonnaise sauce
- 20g chicken sauce
- 5g sesame oil
- 7g honey
2. Necessary Equipment
Induction cooker, grinder, chopping board, plate, oil-absorbing paper
3. How to Make Chicken Cake
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Rub salt on the chicken thighs and wash them. You can remove the fishy smell with a little fresh ginger rubbed all over the chicken. Then cut it into small pieces.
Peel and steam the potatoes until cooked. Choose pork with a little more fat, cut into small pieces. Slice the onions into rings.
Step 2: Seasoning the Filling
Prepare all the ingredients: chicken meat, pork meat, onions, potatoes, chicken fat, garlic, and grind them in a food processor. Ensure a coarse grind to retain the texture for a tastier cake.
Next, add the seasonings: 2g sugar, 1g pepper, 4g seasoning powder, and 7g oyster sauce, mix thoroughly. Chill in the fridge for about an hour to ease shaping.
- Step 3: Prepare the flour mixture
Combine 70g crispy flour and 3g cornstarch powder, then add 75ml water to form a thick, sticky batter. Place the chicken pieces in a separate bowl.
- Step 4: Shape the chicken cakes
Shape the mixture into 30-40g round balls and dip them into the crispy flour mixture, then coat them with breadcrumbs and gently flatten.
- Step 5: Fry the chicken cakes
Heat oil in a pan until hot, then fry the chicken cakes until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil, serve with delicious dipping sauce.
Mix 50g mayonnaise, 20g tomato sauce, 7g honey, and 5g sesame oil to create a flavorful dipping sauce for the chicken cakes.
4. Finished Product
The chicken cakes have a crispy outer shell, moist and flavorful interior with the rich taste of chicken, potatoes, and assorted spices. Best enjoyed hot, served with bread or rice.
Above is the guide on how to make chicken cakes - a delicious snack for kids or your entire family to enjoy. Wishing you successful execution!