Japanese Baked Chicken Loaf Recipe - Tori No Matsukaze

 RECIPES OF JAPAN

Tiny poppy seeds  scattered over the top of this baked chicken loaf are supposedly reminiscent of sand on a beach, which is perhaps why this dish is also known as "Wind in the Pines".

Ingredients :

400 g 2 cm 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp 2

Ground chicken meat Ginger, finely chopped Red miso Sugar White poppy seeds Sake Dark soy sauce All- purpose flour (plain) Eggs, lightly beaten   Some baking paper or foil.

Method : Blend the chicken in a food processor to make a paste. Add all other ingredients except poppy seeds and process until well mix. Use a wooden spoon. Grease a 20 cm square baking pan and line with baking paper or foil that is lightly oiled. Put in the chicken mixture, spreading evenly, then sprinkle with the poppy seeds. Set in a pan half-filled with water and bake in 350o F or 180o C oven for approx 30 minutes or until the center is firm. (Gas oven - gas mark 4). Remove from oven and lift out the baking paper or foil with the loaf on it. Cut the loaf into rectangles or fan shape and serve at room temperature.