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Anime recipe: Itadori's Chicken Ginger Meatballs from Jujutsu Kaisen

2/16/2021

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Next up in our anime food IRL series is a recipe straight from the anime with no modifications — Itadori’s meatballs from Jujutsu Kaisen! This is a simple chicken and ginger meatball recipe that we paired with white rice. Since the ingredients list in the show (below) didn't specify how much, I'll include that in my instructions at the end of this post.
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A screenshot of the recipe from the anime
This dish is not only simple, but its also really healthy, too. Ground chicken is usually lower in calories and fat than beef, so this is great for anybody with dietary concerns in mind. The mildness of the chicken allows for the flavor of the ginger and green onions to shine, so I don't recommend using beef here.

If you're counting calories, four servings when using a lean ground chicken came out to only 189 calories each! If you're following myWW, your SmartPoints may vary depending on exactly what fat percentage your chicken has, but should be low in SmartPoints regardless. 
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Itadori's meatballs in Jujutsu Kaisen

Ingredients (serves four)

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced or paste)
  • 2 egg yolks or 1 whole egg
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped scallions​
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Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shape into meatballs using a spoon, melon scoop, or ice cream scoop depending on desired size. 
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. 
  • Serve on a bed of white rice with your favorite steamed vegetables.​
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The Verdict

This recipe is super simple and super delicious, earning a 10/10 for both taste and ease of replication. I highly recommend this, especially if you're looking to mix up how you typically eat meatballs!

The ginger gave the meatballs a nice, refreshing flavor. I recommend pairing this with carrots, bean sprouts, cabbage, and mushroom but most veggies should pair well with this. The rice I used is Nishiki brand; they make white sushi rice so it has a really nice texture and goes great with Japanese dishes like this one.

Have a food from an anime that you want me to try to recreate? Let me know in the comments below! Plus, follow me on TikTok to see the behind the scenes of how this was made.
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4 Comments
Jarrah
6/16/2021 11:13:57 am

Did you also try pan frying the meatballs and determine the baking to be easier? Or would both options work depending on preferences? And what oil is your personal preference for pan frying meatballs?

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Jessica (Magically Fit) link
6/16/2021 11:22:33 am

Hi Jarrah! I personally prefer baking turkey meatballs since it’s easier for me, but you could pan fry them if that’s your preference! If you’re pan-frying them, I’d recommend using something with a high smoke point. Vegetable or canola oil would be good options that shouldn’t impact the flavor.

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Ruby
9/28/2021 11:14:28 am

Hi, can you please specify if that 1tbsp of ginger is before or after the modification of "doubling the amount of ginger."
Thank you!

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Andrew
10/20/2021 06:00:48 pm

They're pretty loose as prepared, so I had to add bread crumbs.

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