Skip to content Step 1 Place 1 cup cylindrical rice cakes (about 2½” long) in a medium bowl; pour in cool water to cover. Let soak 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut rice cakes in half; set aside. Step 2 Meanwhile, combine 1¼ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs and/or breasts, cut into 1″ pieces, one 1″ piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 Tbsp. mirin, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground pepper.