88% would make again
Japanese Tacos
featured in 7 Unique Recipes For Taco Night
These fusion tacos combine the flavors of Japan and the spirit of Mexico. Flavorful pickles and sake-scented chicken are all wrapped up in a soft tortillas for a fun and tasty twist on the traditional.
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ½ eggplant, diced
- 2 okras, chopped
- 1 japanese ginger, chopped
- 2 shiso leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 4 oz ground chicken (115 g)
- 2 tablespoons sake
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon green onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tortillas
- lettuce, to serve
- 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- shredded mozzarella cheese, to serve
Nutrition Info
- Calories 243
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 35g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 11g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add the cucumber, eggplant, okra, Japanese ginger, shiso, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and sugar to a bowl and gently mix.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the chicken and sake. Cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Add salt, black pepper and green onion. Lightly fry, then set aside.
- Place lettuce on one side of the tortilla, then top with chicken, 1 tomato, and cheese. Top with the cucumber and eggplant mixture and fold over.
- Enjoy!
