How To Make Japanese Beef Skewers (Yakitori)
Juicy beef skewers with a sweet and savory sauce, grilled to perfection for a delicious and authentic Japanese dish.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 4-6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium high heat.
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Thread beef onto skewers.
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In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Brush sauce onto beef skewers and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked to desired doneness.
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Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 324kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 102mg
- Sodium : 1999mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 30g
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