Fine-Crumb Chicken

Here, ground chicken is braised in a fast-reducing, intensely seasoned broth; the result is a rich-colored, crumbly meat of varied uses. A popular lunchbox food in Japan, fine-crumb chicken is spread over cooked white rice and garnished with bright yellow strips of thin omelet and some greenery—a few blanched snow peas or string beans, perhaps.

There are many exciting ways to adapt this simple yet flavorful dish to a Western-style meal, too. Try stuffing tomatoes with it, or rolling