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Crispy Yakitori over Steamed Rice
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Crispy Yakitori over Steamed Rice

★★★★★ 4.5 (200 ratings)

A Crispy Yakitori, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served over Steamed Rice.

Prep
12 min
Cook
51 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb yakitori
  • 1 lb soy sauce
  • a pinch dashi
  • 4 oz mirin
  • 1/4 cup scallions
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup fresh ginger
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the yakitori generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the yakitori and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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